Senior Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Oban; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Etive House Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will oversee the smooth running of your shift, manage medication, monitor wellbeing, and ensure accurate records are kept.

You will work with families and healthcare professionals to maintain clear communication and continuity of care, bringing a caring, professional approach to every shift.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required; 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 high-quality, person-centred care.
• Take responsibility for smooth running of your shift and care organisation.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and health professionals.

Skills

Medication administration training

Leadership

Communication

Caring approach

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

Care and Support - Etive House Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: Up to 44 hours

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
• 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.