Senior Care Lead: Team & Medication Expert

Peoplebank; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Westerton Care Home in Bearsden, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team and deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care to residents. You will supervise shift operations, oversee medication administration, monitor wellbeing, and respond to changes in condition to maintain safety and continuity of care.

You will maintain accurate care records, communicate with families and healthcare professionals, and support a compassionate, professional environment

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Oversee medication and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and work closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ Level 3 or willingness to work towards

Job description

Westerton Care Home in Bearsden, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team and deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care to residents. You will supervise shift operations, oversee medication administration, monitor wellbeing, and respond to changes in condition to maintain safety and continuity of care.

You will maintain accurate care records, communicate with families and healthcare professionals, and support a compassionate, professional environment