Senior Care Assistant: Lead Team, Safe & Compassionate Care

Belsize Healthcare; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; 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, North Glasgow, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a care team in delivering high quality, person-centred support for our residents.

You will supervise shifts, assist with medication, monitor wellbeing and maintain accurate records, while communicating with families and professionals to ensure continuity of care. We welcome SVQ3 and strong leadership and compassion.

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.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Compassion

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden, North Glasgow, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a care team in delivering high quality, person-centred support for our residents.

You will supervise shifts, assist with medication, monitor wellbeing and maintain accurate records, while communicating with families and professionals to ensure continuity of care. We welcome SVQ3 and strong leadership and compassion.