Senior Care Assistant - Craigielea - Bank

Holmes Care Group; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay rates

Bank holiday enhancements

SSSC registration fees paid (Scotland)

Company pension scheme

PVG application paid (permanent roles)

Refer a Friend up to £500

Blue Light Card Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and Cashback

Health club discounts

Training and development opportunities

Staff recognition schemes

Job summary

Holmes Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join our team in Scotland. You will deliver high-quality, person-centered care to residents and support families while coordinating with nurses and managers. A relevant Health and Social qualification and SVQ Level 3 are required.

You will lead and motivate care staff, assist with all care tasks, and help create a compassionate, respectful environment that promotes residents' wellbeing and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering care with a resident-centered approach.
• SVQ Level 3 qualification is required to be considered.
• Health and Social Care qualification is required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents.
• Supervise and motivate Care Assistants and work as part of the team.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
• Support families and liaise with nurses and unit managers to develop staff.
• Engage residents in daily activities and maintain good team communication.
• Report on residents' wellbeing and coordinate with GPs and support managers.

Skills

Empathy

Team leadership

Communication

Resident support

Education

Health and Social Care qualification

SVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
We are Holmes Care Group!
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Join our growing team where we're dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents and their families. Our passionate staff are the driving force behind making this purpose a reality! Our company core values are inspired by TRUST: we are Thoughtful, Responsible, Unique, Striving for excellence and Together.

Benefits Package

• Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements
• SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)
• Company pension scheme
• Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)
• Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider
• Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back
• Discounted Health Club memberships
• Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group
• Additional on-going training and development opportunities
• Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Senior Care Assistant look like?

As a naturally caring and compassionate person, you will play a pivotal part in delivering great quality, person-centred care to all residents. You will need to hold a relevant Health and Social qualification and have experience working in the Care Industry.

• Providing excellent care and support to residents
• Supervising and motivating all Care Assistants and to function efficiently as a member of the team
• Assisting residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Providing support and guidance to family members
• Assisting the trained Nurses and Unit Managers to lead and develop staff members
• Engaging in day to day activities and providing companionship to residents
• Maintaining good communication and developing effective working relationships with other team members
• Report on the wellbeing of residents and liaise with GP's and support Managers

To be considered for this role, you will need to hold a current SVQ Level 3 qualification.