Senior Care Assistant

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Senior Carer – Inspiring Care in Dunfermline

Take the next step in your care career and become a Senior Carer in Dunfermline, where you’ll inspire and lead a dedicated team of carers while delivering exceptional, person-centred care to residents. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate, experienced care professional to make a real difference in a leadership role.
As a Senior Carer, you will take on a range of responsibilities, including managing care plans, administering medication, and providing ongoing support and mentorship to the care team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care, tailored to their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities

Pay Rates:

• Weekdays: £12.95 – £14.05 per hour
• Saturdays and Sundays: £13.95 – £14.70 per hour

Shift Patterns:

• Day Shifts: 08:00 – 20:00
• Night Shifts: 20:00 – 08:00

In your role as Senior Carer, you will:
· Supervise and Support Care Staff: Lead and motivate a team of carers, ensuring care is delivered in line with the highest standards and supporting your colleagues with their professional development.
· Medication Management: Administer medications safely, in line with guidelines, and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
· Care Plan Management: Develop, implement, and review care plans, ensuring that the needs of each resident are being met in a personalised and effective manner.
· Staff Mentorship and Training: Provide guidance and support to junior staff, offering mentorship and hands-on training to ensure care standards are consistently maintained.
· Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with healthcare professionals, families, and senior management to ensure the smooth running of the service and that resident’s needs are fully supported.
· Compliance and Monitoring: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, standards, and best practices, regularly monitoring care delivery and implementing improvements where necessary.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a dynamic, experienced care professional with the following qualities:
· SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
· Proven Leadership Skills: Experience in a supervisory role within a care setting, with the ability to motivate, guide, and support your team.
· Experience in Care: A solid background in providing care to individuals with diverse needs, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
· Strong Organisational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain clear records.
· Excellent Communication Skills: The ability to build positive relationships with staff, residents, and their families.
Why Choose Us?
When you join us as a Senior Carer in Dunfermline, you’ll enjoy:
· Career Development: Ongoing opportunities for training, leadership development, and career progression.
· A Positive and Supportive Work Environment: Work alongside a caring team of professionals who are dedicated to providing the best care for our residents.
· Competitive Pay and Benefits: Receive a competitive salary, along with benefits that support your professional growth and well-being.
Lead with Purpose in Dunfermline
If you’re passionate about making a difference and leading by example, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join our team in Dunfermline and inspire care excellence in our community.

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