Senior Care Assistant

Up to 28.13

Newcross Healthcare Solutions, Merchant City, Glasgow City

Part time
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Posted 1 week ago, 8 Oct | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: 31-01-2027 (In 108 days)

Job ref: GS-SNRHCA-0426

Location ref: Merchant City, Glasgow City

Full Job Description

Senior Care Assistant – Flexible and Rewarding Work in Glasgow, and surrounding areas.

Deliver exceptional care as a Senior Care Assistant with Newcross Healthcare.

Are you a compassionate Senior Care Assistant looking for flexibility, great pay, and career development? At Newcross Healthcare, we value and support our health and social care professionals, providing the best opportunities to thrive.

Location: Glasgow

Pay Rate: Up to £28.13 per hour (including holiday pay)

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll be providing vital support to service users in Care homes. Your responsibilities may include:

·        Provide high‑quality, person‑centred care while supporting the wider clinical team. The role involves delivering compassionate personal care, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patients’ dignity and comfort at all times.

·        You will carry out a range of clinical tasks in line with your training and competency, including taking observations, supporting wound care, collecting specimens, assisting with catheter and stoma care, and contributing to ongoing monitoring of patients’ physical and emotional wellbeing.

·        You will work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals to implement care plans, contribute to safe patient flow, and maintain accurate documentation. The role includes supervising and supporting junior healthcare assistants, helping with their induction, and promoting high standards of practice across the team.

·        A key part of the position is maintaining a safe and clean clinical environment, following infection‑prevention procedures, reporting concerns promptly, and ensuring equipment and supplies are well managed. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, offering reassurance, promoting independence, and upholding confidentiality, equality, and dignity at all times.

· You will also contribute to health‑promotion activities and support patients with long‑term conditions, frailty, and end‑of‑life care,ensuring a compassionate and respectful approach throughout.

Why Join Newcross?

Competitive Pay – Earn up to 28.13 per hour (inc. holiday pay).
Flexible Shifts – Choose when and where you work with our HealthForceGo app.
Same-Day Pay – Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly with Same-Day Pay.
Free Training & Development – Unlimited access to thousands of courses with FuturU.
Welcome Perks – Free uniform and a gift box to get you started.
Exclusive Discounts – Access to 30,000+ national & local employee discounts with Perks at Work.
Referral Bonus – Earn up to £500 for every nurse or carer you refer.

Minimum Requirements:

Right to work in the UK.
A minimum 6 months of paid UK care experience within the last 3 years, working in a Senior Healthcare Assistant role.
Proven experience managing a shift in a care home setting (Required)
SVQ LEVEL 3 Qualification with proven experience in medication administration
Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration e.g., SSSC, SCW, NISSC (not applicable in England).
Skills: Knowledge of care equipment and moving & handling.
Qualities: Compassion, teamwork, flexibility, and a professional approach.

Why Newcross Healthcare?

At Newcross, we’re more than just a care provider - we’re a team that truly supports our healthcare professionals. With flexible working, instant pay, and ongoing development, we’re here to help you build a career that fits your lifestyle. Simply set your availability in our HealthForceGo app and enjoy a perfect work-life balance.

Direct job link

https://www.s1jobs.com/job/senior-care-assistant-127537070

About this company

Newcross Healthcare Solutions

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Newcross Healthcare is the UK’s largest independent healthcare workforce provider, connecting exceptional staff with care homes, hospitals, and community services nationwide. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Totnes, Devon, with a London office at 48 Chancery Lane, the company operates as a trusted partner in social and health care, delivering compassionate, professional staffing solutions 24/7 across the country. As one of the five biggest employers in Devon, Newcross Healthcare demonstrates strong financial health and consistent growth while maintaining its status as an independent, private limited company.

Top 10 Reasons to Work for Newcross Healthcare

1: Nationwide Impact: Deliver person-centred care to thousands of individuals in care homes, hospitals, and communities across the UK.

2: Flexible Shifts: Choose full-time or part-time hours with flexible scheduling managed through the v app.

3: Same-Day Pay: Access up to 50% of your earnings instantly with same-day pay options.

4: Competitive Pay Rates: Earn £14.25 to £19.69 per hour depending on role and location, including holiday pay.

5: Permanent Employment in Temporary Settings: Gain permanent employment status while working in varied temporary care environments.

6: Comprehensive Training: Receive full training for complex care, including PMVA and medication support, even if not previously experienced.

7: Career Progression: Access roles from Community Care Worker to Senior Care Assistant with clear progression paths.

8: Strong Company Reputation: Maintain a 4.0 Trustpilot rating with 374 reviews, reflecting high staff and client satisfaction.

9: Values-Based Culture: Work within a framework of empathy, integrity, respect, and teamwork that prioritises dignity and independence.

10: Supportive Infrastructure: Benefit from enhanced background checks, DBS support, and access to reliable vehicle requirements for community roles.

Newcross Healthcare empowers care professionals to make a genuine difference while enjoying reliable work, financial flexibility, and a supportive, values-driven environment.