Senior Care Assistant Contract
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Contracted to 33 - 44 hours per week
Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
Buchanan Lodge Care Home, located in the quiet, leafy suburb of Bearsden in North Glasgow, is a thoughtfully converted former convent offering Residential, Nursing, Respite, and Dementia care for 38 residents.
Here, we blend the building's historic charm with modern comforts to create a warm and supportive environment
Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands-on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
We Are Looking For
- SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
- Medication administration training with competency is essential
- Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A caring, compassionate and professional approach
About Us
Buchanan Lodge Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to creating safe, welcoming care homes for our residents and developing supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and thrive.
Our five core values- Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity- are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.