Senior Care Assistant – Lead Care & Quality

Belsize Healthcare; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden, part of Belsize Healthcare, is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant. You will guide and support your team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care across our residential and dementia residents.

This role covers shift organisation, medication oversight, wellbeing monitoring, accurate care records, and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. £14.50 per hour, 33.75 hours per week, paid PVG and pension, 5.6 weeks leave.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medication administration

Team guidance

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden, part of Belsize Healthcare, is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant. You will guide and support your team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care across our residential and dementia residents.

This role covers shift organisation, medication oversight, wellbeing monitoring, accurate care records, and collaboration with families and healthcare professionals. £14.50 per hour, 33.75 hours per week, paid PVG and pension, 5.6 weeks leave.