Senior Care Assistant - Larkfield View - 38.5 Hours Days/Nights

Holmes Care Group; Greenock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holiday enhancements

Pension scheme

DBS/PVG paid (Scotland)

Refer a Friend up to £500

Blue Light Card Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted Health Club memberships

Training opportunities

Job summary

Holmes Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join the team at Larkfield View. The role covers 38.5 hours per week across days and nights, with responsibilities to deliver great, person-centred care to residents.

You will supervise care staff, assist with all care needs, support families, and work with nurses and managers to maintain high quality care. Relevant Health & Social care qualifications and prior care experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Health and Social Care qualification.
• Demonstrate experience in caring for adults in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, person-centred care to residents.
• Supervise and motivate care colleagues.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Support and guide family members and liaise with the care team.
• Work with nurses and managers to develop staff and care plans.
• Maintain communication and build relationships with the team.

Skills

Health & Social Care qualification

Education

SVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Larkfield View - 38.5 Hours Days/Nights

Senior Care Assistant

We are Holmes Care Group!

Weekly Hours: 38.5 (Days/Nights)

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.