Kingsacre care home

Senior Care Assistant (Dayshift)

03/01/2025
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£13 - £13 / hour

Job Description

Senior Care Assistant (Dayshift)

Care and Support – Kingsacre Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Salary: £13.00 Per Hour

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours:

Our purpose built service is positioned with views of the Campsie Hills near the historic town of Clydebank. Our care home is proud to offer up to 66-residents the highest standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite Care, as well as Palliative Care for older adults.

As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.

You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.


What You’ll Do


  • Lead and Coordinate:
    Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.

  • Resident Support:
    Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.

  • Medication Management:
    Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.

  • Effective Communication:
    Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.

  • Team Collaboration:
    Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.

  • Visitor Interaction:
    Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.

  • Emergency Response:
    Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.

  • Documentation:
    Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.

  • Professional Development:
    Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.

  • Health and Safety:
    Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.


What We’re Looking For


  • Qualifications:
    SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.

  • Medication Training:
    Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.

  • Leadership Skills:
    Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.

  • Compassionate Nature:
    A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.


Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.

  • Pension
  • Onsite Parking
  • Paid PVG
  • Uniform Provided
  • Paid Breaks
  • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)