Senior Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Port Glasgow is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated team, ensuring residents receive outstanding care. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and have strong leadership and communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary of £13.60 per hour, alongside benefits such as a pension scheme and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Paid PVG

Free uniform

5.6 weeks annual leave

Comprehensive training and career development

Qualifications

• Must have SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, Level 3 preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills essential.
• Compassionate personality with commitment to care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure outstanding care for residents.
• Manage medication administration and care plan documentation.
• Engage with residents and families while supporting daily tasks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate personality

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Level 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Care and Support - Marchmont House Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.60 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: Full Time

Situated in the peaceful, leafy residential area of Port Glasgow, Marchmont Care Home offers exceptional Residential and Nursing care for up to 51 residents. Our purpose-built home blends comfort, safety, and warmth, creating an environment where residents feel genuinely valued and team members are empowered to thrive.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Senior Care Assistant to lead our dedicated care team, ensuring our residents receive outstanding care while fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere.

What We Offer

• £13.60 per hour
• Full-time contracts available
• Pension scheme, Onsite parking
• Paid PVG, Free uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Comprehensive training and career development opportunities

What You Will Do
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead your team to ensure seamless shift operations while maintaining a caring and uplifting environment. Your role involves supporting residents with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence. You will manage medication administration and documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and maintain detailed care plans and risk assessments that reflect residents’ needs and preferences. By engaging with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals, you will communicate with clarity and compassion, building meaningful relationships. You will welcome visitors, showcase our home’s facilities, and respond promptly to emergencies, assessing situations and providing or arranging assistance as needed. Through active participation in staff meetings and training, you will continue to grow professionally, adhering to health and safety policies and fostering a collaborative, inclusive team spirit.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (essential), with Level 3 preferred or actively working towards it
• Practical Medication Administration training with competencies
• Strong leadership skills to motivate and develop a team
• A compassionate, caring personality with a commitment to person-centred care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

About Us
Marchmont Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, we are committed to delivering exceptional care and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can thrive. If you share these values and are ready to lead with compassion, we warmly invite you to join our team.