Senior Care Assistant

Robert Douglas Memorial Home, Scone is looking for either a full or part time senior carer for day shift.

We are a small 17 bed not for profit local Care Home where we have the wellbeing of our residents at the heart of what we do.

We are situated on an excellent bus route, and we support with transport at weekends if out with bus times.

About You and The Role

You will support the Management Team in the overall running of the care home, and you will be able to provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for promoting residents participation, health, wellbeing, and safety.

You will be confident in the day to day running of your shift, liaising with residents, colleagues, relatives and external professionals. You will be able to provide care and support to adults using residential care and have responsibility for co-ordinating the development and implementation of personal plans.

Ideally you will have SVQ level 3 Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or be willing to work towards this. You must have at least 12 months experience in a senior carer position within a Care Home environment and be competent in the management and administration of medication and personal planning.

You must be able to work shifts including weekends on a rota basis.

The successful applicant will be required to have an enhanced disclosure check carried out.

We do not offer sponsorship