Senior Care Assistant Nights

Bower Care Home; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Bower Care Home in Linlithgow is a brand new care home offering residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in a modern, welcoming environment. You will join from the outset to help shape standards, culture and day-to-day care for residents and families.

As Senior Care Assistant you will lead a care team, oversee medication administration, monitor wellbeing and keep accurate records while ensuring high quality, person-centred care delivered with compassion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Must have SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Level 3 or willing to work toward is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and professionals.
• Ensure smooth running of each shift and high standard of care.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Caring and compassionate

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 desirable or willingness to work toward

Job description

Bower Care Home is a purpose built care home in Linlithgow, providing residential, dementia, nursing and respite care in a modern and welcoming environment. With 60 en suite bedrooms and a range of excellent facilities, the home offers a comfortable setting for residents and a rewarding environment for our dedicated care team.

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

Joining a brand new care home from the very beginning offers a genuinely exciting opportunity to help shape the standards, culture and day to day care environment as the service develops. As part of the team from the outset, you will play an important role in supporting colleagues, building positive working relationships and helping create a warm, welcoming and well organised home for residents and families.

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.

What We Are Looking For

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

Bower 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.