Senior Care Assistant - (Nights) Kincaid House

TN United Kingdom; Bothwell; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their team at a modern care home in Inverclyde. This role involves supporting residents with their holistic care needs and collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure a safe and positive environment. The company values professional development and offers a range of benefits, including access to earned income, subsidised meals, and a generous bonus scheme. If you have a caring nature and are committed to making a difference in the lives of others, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Wagestream access

Subsidised meals

Hourly overtime rates

28 days annual leave pro rata

Free uniform

Professional development investment

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is essential.
• Working towards SSSC registration qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Support Registered Nurse/Team Leader in holistic care.
• Collaborate with care staff and provide personal care.

Skills

Experience as a care assistant/support worker

Communication skills

Kind caring nature

Rapport building skills

Education

SVQ level 3 in Social Services and Healthcare

PDA in Supervision

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Senior Care Assistant - (Nights) Kincaid House, Inverclyde

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Client:

Meallmore

Location:

Greenock, Inverclyde, United Kingdom, PA15 2AH

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Our Meallmore team at Kincaid are ready to warmly welcome you as a Senior Care Assistant within their care home. Kincaid House is a modern care home in Inverclyde which boasts beautiful views of the River Clyde and mountains beyond. The care home caters for frail elderly residents and also has a dedicated unit for people living with dementia.

Our mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career.

If you’re not already working as a senior care assistant, you will be required to register as a supervisor with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).

Your role as a Meallmore Senior Care Assistant will include:

• Supporting the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the holistic care needs of individuals using the service.
• Providing and promoting positive work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies and legislation.
• Having an holistic approach in achieving outcomes in collaboration with all departments within the care service.
• Collaborating with care staff in your department and wider teams.
• Carrying out personal care duties.

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience working as a care assistant/support worker or similar care setting is essential.
• Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
• SVQ level 3 or above/equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare (as per SSSC guidelines) is desirable.
• PDA/Equivalent in Supervision.
• Communication and rapport building skills.
• Kind caring nature.

What we can offer you:

• Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
• Subsidised meals
• Hourly overtime rates available
• 28 days annual leave pro rata
• Free uniform
• Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our Meallmore Upskills Academy Senior Care Worker Programme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme

Salary: £- £per hour (depending on experience) + overtime rates + benefits

Hours: 36 hours per week, night shift