Senior Care Assistant

Our privately-owned, luxurious care home based in the Scottish seaside resort of Largs, provides high-quality care for 37 residents.

As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.

You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.

What You’ll Do

1. Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
2. Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
3. Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
4. Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
5. Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
6. Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
7. Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
8. Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
9. Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
10. Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.

What We’re Looking For

1. Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
2. Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
3. Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
4. Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.

If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.

Benefits:

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• Contracted to 42 hours per week dayshift (nightshift may be required to cover annual leave)