Senior Care Assistant

Bcg Cares; Methil; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream – Financial wellbeing and 预

Job summary

BCG in Methil is seeking a Senior Carer to deliver person-centred care and support residents' physical, emotional and social needs, while guiding a team of Care Assistants alongside the Nurse on duty.

You will help with medication administration, care plans, and reviews, mentor peers, and assist with personal care and meals, contributing to a warm, respectful home environment with flexible schedules and opportunities for training.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in person-centred care planning.
• Knowledge of caring for people with dementia is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the clinical team with medication administration, assessments, care plans and reviews.
• Supervising and mentoring other Care Assistants.
• Assisting with personal care, washing, hygiene, dressing and meals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team supervision

Communication skills

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: Methil
Working pattern: Full Time, 38.5 hours per week
Salary: £13.95 per hour
About the Role
Make a rewarding difference in people's lives every day with BCG.
As a Senior Carer at BCG, you'll care for our residents like they're your own family. It's all about attending to their physical, psychological, and social needs to help us deliver the quality of care they deserve.
You'll deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. Additionally, you'll supervise and inspire a team of dedicated Care Assistants, working alongside the Nurse on duty.
Your Role Will Involve:

• Supporting the clinical team with medication administration, assessments, care plans, and care reviews.
• Supervising and mentoring other Carers.
• Assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals.

About You:
Cheerful, caring, and compassionate by nature, you'll have good reading, writing, and communication skills and be flexible enough to work shifts. You'll be passionate about care and making a difference in people's lives.
You will need to have an SVQ/NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care. Experience in person-centred care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia is desirable. Previous experience working in a Care Home environment is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.
Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK. We no longer offer sponsorship.
What BCG offers:

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.
• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.
• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that makes the difference.