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Ref no:
247137
Published:
22/11/2021
Closes:
13/12/2021
Location:
Pitlochry, PH16 5BP
Rate:
£10.27 per hour
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time, Part Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

As Scotland’s largest private care provider, with 25 homes, over 900 residents and over 1400 staff; Balhousie Care Group is one of the country’s leading providers of elderly and specialist care and can boast a stunning HQ with skilled and dedicated support staff.

We currently have fantastic opportunities to join our award winning business, based at our impressive home in Pitlochry. Our shift patterns are typically 8am-8pm / 8pm-8am. We have the option of part time and full time, as well as flexible bank contracts on offer, with nightshift hours the offer at present.

Balhousie Care Group’s core values are integral to how we operate, and that starts with recruitment. So before you apply, ask yourself:

Are you someone who is seen as a TRUSTED colleague?

Do you always ensure you are RESPONSIVE to the needs of others?

Do you have the potential to be an INSPIRING influence to colleagues and residents alike?

Are you keen to work within Care and PASSIONATE about making a difference to the lives of others?

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be required to deliver person centred care to our residents including medications administration. Your role will also involve supervising and mentoring the care assistants, whilst supporting the Care Home Manager to lead the team and Service forward.

Duties Include

  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living
  • Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GP’s and Support Managers etc.
  • Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members
  • Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when Residents are admitted to the Care Home e.g. covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.
  • Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures

Skills, Abilities and Experience

  • You will be passionate about care and willing to make a difference to the residents’ quality of life
  • You will be a confident communicator and have the ability to flex your personality to meet the needs of the guests and potential guests
  • Previous Experience as a Senior Care Assistant (minimum 1 year, desirable)
  • Medication competency
  • Satisfactory Police Check and check against the PVG List
  • It is essential that you have achieved SVQ Level 2 in Care and ideally SVQ 3

We offer permanent, secure roles with scope to develop and progress within the organisation. Salaries are very competitive and we have an excellent range of staff benefits including shopping and holiday discounts, free health and legal advice, and access to free counselling services.

Join us now in a career that makes a difference.