Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Assistants for day shift to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to residents in a care home setting, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being.

Reporting to:

Deputy Manager/Manager

Job Overview:

(In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

- To provide leadership to the care staff within the home.

- To provide care in accordance with current best practice, to the organisation's policy, procedures and agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Home / Deputy Manager.

- To supervise care delivery in accordance with agreed standards.

- To maintain appropriate care skills, including undertaking training and development which may, from time-to-time, be required.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Carer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Ensuring residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are met to enhance their wellbeing

- Supervising the care team to ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service

- Promoting and protecting the welfare of residents at all times

- Providing a high standard of care to residents by promoting independence and choice

- Administering prescribed medication in line with competency and training

- Maintaining accurate, timely and up-to-date records for all residents

- Developing effective working relationships with other colleagues at the home

- Providing leadership to the care team, including regular supervision for identified team members

- Working in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for residents

- If desired by the resident, support them to maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other important people in their lives.

Personal and Professional Development:

- Working within the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Code of Professional Conduct

- Having knowledge of, and adhering to, the established guidelines and regulations that define the quality of care delivery in the social care sector.

- Holding or obtaining a relevant qualification, as required for the role.

- Completing mandatory training and any other training, as directed by the Home Manager

- Seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our residents by providing them with the compassionate care they deserve!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.70 per hour

Expected hours: 34.5 per week

Ability to commute/relocate:

Castle Douglas DG7 1PF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

PVG (required) SVQ Level 3 or working towards (required)
Work Location: In person