Are you a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Worker looking for an opportunity to work in a residential care home located in Inverness?
The 30-bed facility provides specialist residential care exclusively for older people living with dementia.
The role:
The Senior Care Worker will operate as a senior member of staff within the
service, responsible for the overall support of service users and the efficient
management of his/her own team. You will be required to provide practical
support to service users consistent with the aims and objectives of the
service.
In addition, you will be required to contribute to achieving the highest
professional standards of social care practice ensuring that quality standards
are met through audit processes, care planning and key working.
... - To be responsible for the planning and allocation of work carried out by
- the staff team.
- To assist in rota planning to ensure that there is an adequate and
- appropriate staffing complement.
- To provide management cover in the absence of the service
- manager/deputy and be responsible for the safety and security of the
- building.
- To act when required as a key worker for designated service users.
- To be involved with your team compiling, monitoring and reviewing care
- plans in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- To be responsible for the management of medication processes including
- ordering, administering and auditing.
- To assist the manager and deputy in the formulation and delivery of the
- service quality improvement plan.
- To audit against the agreed quality standards ensuring that action plans
- are produced and acted on
- To assist in the recruitment and selection of staff as required.
- To be responsible for the direct supervision of staff and hold formal
- supervision and appraisal meetings in line with policy.
- To assist with the identification of staff training needs.
Qualifications and Skills:
Essential:
A relevant SVQ level 3.
Ability to complete PDA supervision, PDA medication, SQV 4 and workplace assessors' award.
Essential:
Basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.
Key Benefits
- Be Part of a Major Turnaround 🚀
This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to be a key part of a dedicated new team. You will be central to implementing improvements and making a direct, positive impact, helping to transform the service and significantly improve the quality of life for 30 residents. - Specialist Dementia Care Focus 🧠
This is a chance to develop or use specialist skills in dementia care. You'll support residents in a purpose-built environment, focusing on person-centred activities, reminiscence, and sensory engagement. - Work for a Major Scottish Charity 🏴
You'll be joining one of Scotland's largest social care providers. This means being part of an organisation with a long history, a strong mission-driven ethos, and a commitment to compassionate care. - Job Security & Stability 🤝
These are 10 permanent positions, not temporary or agency roles. This offers stability and the chance to build lasting relationships with residents and colleagues as part of a consistent team. - Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package 🎁
A competitive package designed to support your wellbeing:
- Health & Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan (e.g., Westfield Health) for dental, optical, and therapy costs, plus a 24/7 employee counselling and advice line.
- Financial Support: A generous pension scheme (with employer contributions up to 7%) and life assurance.
- Professional Fees Paid: Contribution to your annual professional membership fees (e.g., SSSC registration).
- Generous Leave: A good holiday allowance (e.g., 22-25 days basic plus 10 statutory days).
- Discounts: Access to discount schemes like Perkbox and the Blue Light Card, offering savings on shopping, cinema, and more.
- Other Perks: Includes a Cycle to Work scheme.
- Strong Community Links 🏡
The residential home has established connections with the local Inverness community, including schools. You'll be working in a home that values and encourages this interaction, enriching the lives of residents.
This could be the perfect position in which to realise your career goals.
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Why let this opportunity slip through your fingers?
Do you have some more questions regarding this or any other role?
If you are interested in discussing the position further, please contact Leah Rowley on 0131 240 0887 or email for a confidential discussion.
I have over 21 years experience recruiting within the healthcare market. If this particular role does not sound quite right for you, we have a wide selection of roles across the country that may not be advertised. We are also able to source a particular role to suit your requirements, so whether you work with children or adults in any particular speciality, please get in touch to see how we can support you!
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
