Senior Care Assistant

Advinia Health Care; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead care teams, ensuring high standards of resident care and dignity. The ideal candidate will possess an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and have strong leadership and communication skills. The role involves hands-on care, team supervision, and adhering to guidelines, offering a fantastic working environment and numerous career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Holder of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in a similar role is required.
• Must demonstrate fantastic people skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead Care Teams to provide high-quality resident care.
• Administer medication and develop care plans.
• Supervise team and ensure adherence to CQC guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Your New Role

Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses or Deputy Manager, you will be tasked with:

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
• Team supervisions
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

The day shift is: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

A few things we are looking for…

A leader:

• Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications:

• Due to the nature of this role we need for you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role.

Fantastic people skills:

• Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.

Caring by nature:

• An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.

Great team player:

• Do you work well in a team of like minded people?

Adaptable:

• Able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence

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