Senior Care Assistant: Lead Shift & Quality Care

Belsize Healthcare; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Henderson House Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care for up to 60 residents. You will manage shift logistics, oversee medication, monitor wellbeing and ensure smooth communication with families and healthcare professionals.

You should have SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, medication administration competency, and strong leadership and communication skills to thrive in a supportive, caring

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is the minimum qualification.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift operations and ensure high quality, person-centred care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to changes promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with colleagues and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Care standards

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Medication administration competency

Job description

Henderson House Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care for up to 60 residents. You will manage shift logistics, oversee medication, monitor wellbeing and ensure smooth communication with families and healthcare professionals.

You should have SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, medication administration competency, and strong leadership and communication skills to thrive in a supportive, caring