Trainee Senior Care Worker

Meallmore Ltd.; Greenock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland is looking for a Trainee Senior Care Worker at Kincaid House, Greenock. You'll support residents with daily activities, assist in care planning, and learn to supervise care staff. Candidates should be experienced Care/Support Workers with a minimum SVQ 2 and a passion for helping others. The role offers competitive pay ranging from £12.88 to £13.85 per hour, with opportunities for career progression and comprehensive training support.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Comprehensive Senior Care Worker Training Programme

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experienced Care/Support Worker with a minimum of SVQ 2.
• Registered with the SSSC.
• Willingness to attend our Senior Care Worker Training Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Assist in care planning and record-keeping.
• Administer medication.
• Learn leadership skills to supervise and guide care staff.
• Promote a safe, caring, and positive environment.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Minimum of SVQ 2

Job description

Trainee Senior Care Worker

Location: Kincaid House, Greenock
Hours: Full and part time opportunities
Salary: £12.88 - £13.85 per hour (depending on experience)

Starting pay is £12.88 during training rising to £13.23 on successful completion of training and a further uplift to £13.85 following completion of SVQ 3.

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Are you an experienced Care/Support worker passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Senior Care Worker to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills and progress in a rewarding career in care.

What you’ll do:

• Support residents with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Assist in care planning, and record-keeping.
• Administer medication
• Learn leadership skills to supervise and guide care staff.
• Promote a safe, caring, and positive environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Care/Support Worker with a minimum of SVQ 2
• Registered with the SSSC
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to attend our Senior Care Worker Training Programme and develop into the senior role.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Senior Care Worker Training Programme with mentorship with progressive pay rates
• Payment for and support to complete required qualifications to be a supervisor on the SSSC register
• Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

A little bit about us

Kincaid House in Greenock is a welcoming and supportive home known for its personalised, high-quality care. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Be part of a compassionate team that brings comfort and security to every resident.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).