Senior Care Assistant: Lead Care Team & Medication

Etive House Care Home Limited; Oban; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Etive House Care Home Limited in the Oban area seeks a Senior Care Assistant to guide the care team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will supervise shifts, oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and maintain care records with families and healthcare professionals for continuity of care.

The role requires SVQ2 (minimum) with Level 3 desirable, competency in medication administration, and strong communication and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, minimum
• Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication management and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure smooth running of your shift and continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Compassionate

Patient care

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 desirable

Tools

Medication administration training

Job description

Etive House Care Home Limited in the Oban area seeks a Senior Care Assistant to guide the care team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents. You will supervise shifts, oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and maintain care records with families and healthcare professionals for continuity of care.

The role requires SVQ2 (minimum) with Level 3 desirable, competency in medication administration, and strong communication and leadership abilities.