Care and Support - Gowrie House Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.60 Per Hour
Shift type: Nights
Contracted hours: 38.5
Gowrie House Care Home is a warm and welcoming 60 bed home in the heart of Kirkcaldy, offering high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care. Our dedicated team plays a vital role in ensuring residents feel supported, comfortable and truly at home.
We are now recruiting an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leading role on shift, support colleagues and help deliver outstanding, person centred care in a supportive and rewarding environment.
What We Offer
£13.60 per hour
Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
Paid PVG, Pension scheme, Uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract
Your Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example and support the smooth running of the shift, ensuring residents receive safe, high quality care. You will assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily routines while promoting dignity, choice and independence. You will administer medication, maintain accurate care records and ensure care plans and risk assessments reflect each resident's needs and preferences.
You will communicate effectively with residents, families and professionals, respond promptly to call bells and support the team to maintain a calm, organised and positive environment within the home. You will also contribute to training, handovers and team development while upholding high standards of care and safety.
What We're Looking For
SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or working towards
Practical medication administration training with competencies
Experience supporting or leading a team on shift
A caring, organised and reliable approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine commitment to high quality, person centred care
About Us
Gowrie House Care Home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.
Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity define everything we do. If you share these values and want to work in a home where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.