This job expired on 3rd February 2026
Senior Care Assistant
Reporting To : Floor Supervisor / Person-in-charge / Deputy Manager
Responsible To : Manager / Deputy Manager/ Floor Supervisor
1. Responsible for:
Daily Living Care Of Residents, Performance monitoring, supervision and guidance of staff.
2. Minimum qualifications:
• CA3 - SVQ Level-III, Certification in contract of medicines.
• CA2 - SVQ Level-II, Certification in contract of medicines will be preferred.
3. General:
The Senior Care Assistant is part of the caring team and as such works with other staff to care
for the residents in the Home. The work can be physically and mentally demanding, and the
person appointed to the post will be expected to have an understanding of and sympathy with,
residents.
4. Care
• To assist in assessment planning and implementation, evaluation and care reviews.
• Supervise carers/care assistants.
• Keep the person in charge on duty informed of Residents’ conditions.
• Report to Person in charge on duty all incidents, accidents, complaints and state of
supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for the council, administration, re-ordering of medicines.
• To liaise with external professional bodies – assist GP’s etc.
• Co – ordinate and plan care delivery.
5. Personnel
• Maintain Good working relationships with professional and non-professional colleagues.
• To maintain confidentiality in respect of Residents, Staff and the home’s business at all
times.
• Act on behalf of residents to ensure the individual’s dignity is maintained at all times. To
ensure residents are respectably and comfortably dressed and that they are appropriately
groomed i.e. hairbrushes, shaved, lipstick and make-up applied where appropriate, etc. To
ensure clothing, chair or bed, table and surrounding floor is clean after meals.
• To help the resident to lead as full a life as possible, to organise activities for the residents,
e.g. handicrafts, games, reading etc.
• To assist with the induction of new staff.
• To assist with in-service training activities.
• To monitor all work delegated to Care Assistant
About the role
Reporting To : Floor Supervisor / Person-in-charge / Deputy Manager
Responsible To : Manager / Deputy Manager/ Floor Supervisor
1. Responsible for:
Daily Living Care Of Residents, Performance monitoring, supervision and guidance of staff.
2. Minimum qualifications:
• CA3 - SVQ Level-III, Certification in contract of medicines.
• CA2 - SVQ Level-II, Certification in contract of medicines will be preferred.
3. General:
The Senior Care Assistant is part of the caring team and as such works with other staff to care
for the residents in the Home. The work can be physically and mentally demanding, and the
person appointed to the post will be expected to have an understanding of and sympathy with,
residents.
4. Care
• To assist in assessment planning and implementation, evaluation and care reviews.
• Supervise carers/care assistants.
• Keep the person in charge on duty informed of Residents’ conditions.
• Report to Person in charge on duty all incidents, accidents, complaints and state of
supplies and equipment.
• Responsible for the council, administration, re-ordering of medicines.
• To liaise with external professional bodies – assist GP’s etc.
• Co – ordinate and plan care delivery.
5. Personnel
• Maintain Good working relationships with professional and non-professional colleagues.
• To maintain confidentiality in respect of Residents, Staff and the home’s business at all
times.
• Act on behalf of residents to ensure the individual’s dignity is maintained at all times. To
ensure residents are respectably and comfortably dressed and that they are appropriately
groomed i.e. hairbrushes, shaved, lipstick and make-up applied where appropriate, etc. To
ensure clothing, chair or bed, table and surrounding floor is clean after meals.
• To help the resident to lead as full a life as possible, to organise activities for the residents,
e.g. handicrafts, games, reading etc.
• To assist with the induction of new staff.
• To assist with in-service training activities.
• To monitor all work delegated to Care Assistant
Oakminster Healthcare
Oakminster Healthcare is a leading care home group based in Glasgow, dedicated to providing exceptional residential and nursing care. With a strong focus on compassion, dignity, and respect, our homes offer a warm and supportive environment where residents feel valued and safe. Our highly skilled teams deliver person-centred care, ensuring each individual’s needs are met with professionalism and kindness. At Oakminster Healthcare, we foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning, offering rewarding career opportunities for those passionate about making a difference. Join us and become part of a team that truly cares.
Our benefits
Flexible schedule
Employee development programs
A diversity program
Pet friendly offices
Free parking
Competitive salary
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Wellbeing Scheme
Blue Light Card
Employee of the Month
Annual performance review
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Staff celebration events
Company employee App
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