Senior Care Assistant Nights

Care Concern Group; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks (FT)

Job summary

Boclair Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to oversee shifts and deliver high-quality, person-centred care for up to 80 residents in Glasgow. You will guide a team, manage medication administration, and ensure clear communication with families and health professionals.

The role emphasizes a caring, professional approach with strong leadership and team support within a private care setting.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• 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 the care team to deliver safe, high-quality person-centred care.
• Oversee smooth running of the shift and ensure care is well organised and delivered.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Caring & compassionate

Professional approach

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Medication administration training

Job description

This luxurious, private care facility is situated in the affluent suburb of Glasgow. The care home offers elegant accommodation for up to 80-residents along with outstanding Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate. You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

• SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• 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

About Us

Boclair Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.