Senior Care Assistant
Care and Support - Kingfisher House Care Home
Contract:Full Time
Salary:£14.50 Per Hour
Shift Type:Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours:Full Time and Part Time
Kingfisher House Care Home in Perth is a brand-new, purpose-built home offering Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care. With a stunning riverside location, 77 beautifully designed bedrooms, and outstanding facilities including a cinema, café, hair salon, library, and sensory room, this is an exciting opportunity to join our team from the very start.
We are now looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our care team. Whether you are seeking day or night shifts, full-time or part-time hours, this is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our home.
What We Offer
* £14.50 per hour
* Day and night shifts available
* Full-time or part-time contracts, up to 38.5 hours per week
* Paid DBS/PVG, pension scheme, free uniform, and onsite parking
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
* Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and career development
What You Will Do
As a Senior Care Assistant at Kingfisher House, you will lead by example, guiding your colleagues to deliver safe, person-centred care at all times. You will play an active part in supporting residents with their daily routines, personal care, meals, and mobility, while ensuring that dignity, independence, and wellbeing are always prioritised. You will be responsible for administering and recording medication accurately, maintaining care plans and records, and promoting effective communication with residents, families, and professionals. Your leadership will help to create a positive, supportive environment for your team, where everyone works together to achieve the highest standards of care.
What We're Looking For
* Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential)
* Ideally holds or is working towards SVQ Level 3
* Competency in medication administration
* Experience in leading or supervising a care team
* Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills
* A compassionate and caring approach, with a genuine passion for person-centred care
About Us
Kingfisher House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 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, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your leadership skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.