Job Description

Senior Care Assistant

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Care and Support - Dalgety Bay Care Home

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Contract:

Full Time

Salary:

14.10 Per Hour

Shift Type:

Days

Contracted hours:

38.5

Our purpose-built, premium care home in Dalgety Bay, Fife, provides outstanding Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care for up to 68 residents. Warm, welcoming, and community-focused, it offers a rewarding environment for both residents and staff.


We are now looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team. In this key role, you will lead by example, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care while supporting and guiding your team to deliver excellence every day.

What We Offer

14.10 per hour Contracted to 38.5 hours per week Pension scheme, paid PVG, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do

As Senior Care Assistant, you will lead the care team on shift, ensuring all residents receive compassionate, person-centred support. You will assist residents with personal care, promote independence, and oversee medication administration with accuracy and care.


You will maintain up-to-date care plans and risk assessments, ensuring records reflect residents' individual needs and preferences. Strong communication will be key as you liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues, ensuring everyone works together to create a safe, respectful, and positive atmosphere.


You will also act as a mentor to Care Assistants, providing guidance and support to help them develop and perform to the highest standards.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications: Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Level 3 preferred) Medication: Up-to-date medication administration training and competency Leadership: Confident in leading, motivating, and supporting a care team Values: Compassionate, professional, and committed to person-centred care

About Us

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.


Our five core values -

Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity

- define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.