Senior Care Assistant

Advinia Group; Annan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Annan is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead care teams and provide high quality resident care. Responsibilities include administering medication and developing care plans in adherence to CQC guidelines. The ideal candidate will hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents, with excellent professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Free DBS/PVG check

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Flexible pay

Free uniform

A fantastic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build relationships.
• Hands-on approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and provide high quality resident care.
• Lead and supervise teams, developing care plans.
• Ensure adherence to CQC guidelines and mentor team members.

Skills

Leadership

Fantastic people skills

Caring by nature

Great team player

Adaptable

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

About Us...

Advinia has been 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 guides 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 have 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 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

Primary shift hours: 08:00 – 20:00

In Return we can offer...

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

A few things we are looking for…

• Leadership: Our Senior Care Assistants lead from the front with a hands‑on approach.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent, and experience within a similar role.
• Fantastic people skills: Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong working relationships.
• Caring by nature: An enthusiastic approach with a genuine passion for making people’s lives that little bit brighter each day.
• Great team player: Works well in a team of like‑minded people.
• Adaptable: Able to organise and prioritise varying commitments throughout each 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