Senior Healthcare Assistant - Days

gobecare; Coatbridge; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free on-site parking

28 days annual leave including bank |H

Job summary

Gobecare in Coatbridge is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our care home team. You will lead a multidisciplinary group, assess residents’ needs, and help develop and implement person-centred care plans to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, current SSSC registration, and a PDA in Medication or Supervision. You will supervise staff, promote best practice, and maintain accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Current SSSC registration
• PDA in Medication and/or Supervision (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a Senior Care role
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Responsibilities

• Assess residents’ needs and contribute to personalised care plans
• Implement and evaluate care programmes to ensure high standards of care
• Administer medication in line with policies and procedures
• Lead, supervise and guide care staff within the team
• Coordinate and delegate tasks to ensure effective service delivery
• Promote best practice and maintain a safe, supportive environment
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

PDA in Medication or Supervision

Job description

We are currently looking to appoint an experienced and motivatedSenior Healthcare Assistant to join our Care Home team in Coatbridge. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified care professional with an SVQ 3 qualification looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in leading and supporting a care team.

As one of Scotland’s leading care providers, we are committed to delivering the highest standards of care, where independence, privacy, dignity and respect are at the centre of everything we do. We are a dedicated team consistently exceeding both company and industry standards through compassion, professionalism and expertise.

About the Role:

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, responsible for assessing residents’ needs, developing and implementing care plans and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

You will lead by example, supporting and supervising care staff, promoting best practice and ensuring excellent outcomes for residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess residents’ needs and contribute to the development of personalised care plans
• Implement and evaluate care programmes to ensure high standards of care
• Administer medication in line with policies and procedures
• Work independently and deliver care without direct supervisionSupervise, support and guide care staff within the team
• Coordinate and delegate tasks to ensure effective service delivery
• Promote best practice and maintain a safe, supportive environment
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with regulatory standards

What We’re Looking For:

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Current SSSC registration
• PDA in Medication and/or Supervision (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a Senior Care role
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

What’s on Offer:

• £14.00 per hour
• Flexible, permanent full time contracts –33, or 44 hours per week
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Comprehensive induction and continuous support
• Free uniform
• Free on-site parking
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)