Senior Night Care Worker

Strathleven Care Home; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Dumbarton is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Worker to lead and support the care team. This role involves overseeing care plans, providing hands-on support, and mentoring staff. Candidates must have SVQ 3 or SVQ 2 with a commitment to level 3. The position offers 36 hours over three shifts, ensuring comprehensive care for residents.

Qualifications

• SVQ 3 and experience essential.
• SVQ 2 acceptable with commitment to complete level 3.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of care workers during shift.
• Oversee care plans and medication processes.
• Provide hands-on support to residents.
• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Audit care quality and contribute to improvements.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Medication oversight

Mentoring

Quality auditing

Education

SVQ 3

SVQ 2

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a compassionate Senior Care Worker to support our dedicated care team and provide the very best care to our residents.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of care workers during your shift
• Overseeing care plans and medication processes
• Providing hands-on support to residents
• Supervising and mentoring staff
• Auditing care quality and contributing to service improvements

Qualifications

SVQ 3 and experience essential or SVQ 2, experience and willing to complete level 3 within required time frame.

Details

Post is 36 hours over three shifts, please note, this is made up of two shifts supervisor and one carer or 24 hours supervisor if looking for reduced hours.

How to apply

Please email CV or contact (01389 742286) to request an application form.