Trainee Senior Care Assistant

Care and Support - Etive House Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Salary: £14.00 - £14.50 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: Full Time or Part Time

From Care Assistant to Care Leader, Your Journey Starts Here!

Nestled in the peaceful village of Benderloch near Oban, Etive House Care Home is a warm, values-led community caring for up to 62 residents across small group living households.

At Care Concern Group, we believe the best leaders are grown, not found. That’s why we invest in our people supporting every step of their journey and creating opportunities to learn, progress, and thrive.

What we offer:

• £14.00 per hour, rising to £14.50 after 6-month program
• 22–44 hours per week
• Days & Nights Available
• Paid PVG
• Free Uniform
• Onsite Parking
• Pension Scheme

If you’re already working in care and feel ready to take that next step, we’d love to welcome you onto our Trainee Senior Care Assistant programme. This structured 6-month development pathway includes a dedicated personal mentor to guide you, grow your confidence, and help you build the leadership skills you need to succeed.

What you’ll do:

• Lead with Compassion: Support your team and residents by role-modelling exceptional care, aligned with our values and standards.
• Promote Person-Centred Care: Help plan and deliver truly individualised care, supporting residents with dignity, empathy, and warmth.
• Develop & Inspire: Learn how to support, mentor, and guide your colleagues as part of your development into a senior role.
• Be a Team Anchor: Work closely with Nurses and the Clinical Deputy Manager to promote safety, wellbeing, and high-quality care throughout the home.
• Create Community: Build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and colleagues – creating a place that feels like home.

What we’re looking for:
You may already be a Care Assistant with experience or simply someone with natural leadership potential and a heart for care. What matters most to us is your attitude, your values, and your willingness to learn and grow. This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to take on a permanent Senior Care Assistant role with us and beyond that, who knows where your career could take you with Care Concern.

Why join us:

• Structured 6-Month Development Programme
• Dedicated Personal Mentor to guide and support your journey
• Guaranteed Pay Rise to £14.50/hour on completion
• A values-led team committed to growing our own talent

About us:
Etive House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.

We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do:

Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.

Apply today and take the next step in your care career with a team that’s here to grow with you.
Together, we’ll build a home and a future that you can be proud of!