Senior Care Assistant

Ashlea Court Care Home; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG included

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Ashlea Court Care Home in Scotland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support a care team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will take responsibility for your shift, ensuring care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.

You will also oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and maintain clear care records, working closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Provide hands-on care and supervise team members.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Compassionate approach

Professional approach

Medication administration

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Our care home is nestled in the urban yet accessible Ashgill. We offer Nursing, Residential, Dementia & Respite care for 86-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 48 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Ashlea Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.