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Senior Care Assistant

Reed
Posted 13 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Troon, South Ayrshire KA10 7DZ

Salary

£15 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Reed Health & Care is seeking Senior Care Assistants for a permanent position in South Ayrshire.
  • The pay rate for this role is £15 per hour, with full-time hours ranging from 38.5 to 44 hours per week.
  • Candidates must have SVQ 3 qualification or relevant senior experience, along with medication training and registration with the SSSC.
  • The role involves 12-hour shifts, including both day and night shifts on a rotating basis.
  • Key responsibilities include carrying out care plans, supporting nursing staff, and maintaining good relationships with residents and their families.

Reed Health & Care are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for our client based in South Ayrshire on a permanent basis.

** Please note sponsorship is not available for this position  **

Pay Rate : £15 per hour

Hours : Full time : 38.5 or 44 Hours a weekRota : 3 Shifts 1 week / 4 shifts the next week on a rolling BasisShift : 12 hour shifts : 8am-8pm – mixture of dayshifts & nightshifts so you must be willing to do both shifts when required they do try and offer what shift you prefer but this is never guaranteed.

Requirements

  • SVQ 3 qualified or have experience as a senior & be willing to work towards this
  • Be medication trained & have experience giving medication 
  • Be registered with the SSSC
  • Demonstrate in knowledge & understanding of Social Care Codes of Practice
  • Experience in Care Planning & risk assessments
  • Have excellent communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Carry out care as per residents care plan
  • Continually assess & monitor the needs & wishes of the residents
  • Support Nursing Staff to assess, implement & evaluate services users care plans
  • Establish & maintain good relationships between residents, relatives & staff
  • Support nursing staff to administer medication
  • Undertake direct care when required
  • Support nursing staff to allocate duties & tasks to care staff
  • To support, record & supervise the service of food & drinks to residents
  • To be involved in Key Worker Roles. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.