Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Oban; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Welcome bonus

Job summary

Etive House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, near Oban, Scotland, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to guide the team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care on every shift.

You will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing, and maintain records, ensuring clear communication with families and healthcare professionals. SVQ 2 is required, Level 3 desirable, with a 6-month probation and a £500 welcome bonus.

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

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift and ensure care is well organised
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records and liaise with families and health professionals

Skills

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Located in the beautiful village of Benderloch by Oban, we offer small group living accommodation for up to 62-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Up to £15.10 per hour
• Contracted to up to 44 hours per week
• £500 Welcome Bonus (paid upon passing 6-month probation)
• 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

Etive House 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.