Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Newton Mearns; Presencial; GBP 16.000 - 23.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Mearns View Care Home, part of Care Concern Group Limited, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a 67-bed facility in Newton Mearns. You will guide a care team to deliver safe, person-centred care and oversee shifts, ensuring high standards and smooth operation.

The role includes medication oversight, accurate record-keeping, and effective communication with residents’ families and health professionals. You will hold SVQ Level 2, with Level 3 desirable, and have sound leadership and

Formación

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum qualification.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the smooth running of each shift and lead the care team.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and healthcare professionals.
• Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

Conocimientos

SVQ Level 2

Level 3 training

Medication competency

Care team leadership

Communication skills

Caring and professional

Educación

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable

Descripción del empleo

Senior Care Assistant Contract

Our purpose built, luxury 67-bed care facility is located in the charming town of Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire. We are proud to provide a range of services which includes Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite & Palliative Care.

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to full time 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

Mearns View 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.