Senior Care Assistant

Advinia Group; Annan; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Annan, Scotland, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead care teams while delivering high-quality resident care. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and have a passion for enhancing residents' lives. Responsibilities include administering medication, developing care plans, and mentoring team members. This role offers professional training, career progression, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

Fantastic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a hands-on approach to care.
• Excellent people skills for building strong working relationships.
• Ability to adapt and organise varying commitments.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication to residents.
• Provide high quality hands-on care.
• Lead and supervise care teams effectively.
• Develop and update individual care plans.
• Ensure compliance with CQC guidelines.
• Coach and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Caring attitude

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Advinia_profiles providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Our Mission

Our B Happie theme guideskvæmt everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and has purpose.

Your New Role

Our talented Senior Care Assistants lead our Care Teams to provide the highest standard of care, compassion and resident dignity. Working closely with the Nurses or unreliable Deputy Manager, you will be tasked with:

• Administering medication
• Providing hands on, high quality Resident Care
• Team supervisions
• Developing, implementing and updating care plans
• Adhering to CQC guidelines
• Coaching and mentoring your team whilst identifying training needs

Day shift is: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer

• Free DBS/PVG check
• Professional training and ongoing career progression
• Flexible pay
• A fantastic working environment
• Free uniform
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

A few things we are looking multer for

• A leader: Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands‑on approach.
• Qualifications: Due to the nature of this role we need you to hold an NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and have experience within a similar role.
• Fantastic people skills: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.
< b>Caring by nature: An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
• Great team player: Do you work well in a team of like minded people?
• Adaptable: Able to organise кай and prioritise varying commitments throughout hustle day.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Care | Compassion | Courage | Communication | Commitment | Competence