Night Care Assistant

Templeton House Care Home; Ayr; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Templeton House Care Home in Ayr invites applications for a Care Assistant to support residents with daily living, dignity and wellbeing. You will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care, with full training and ongoing development provided.

The role is open to both experienced carers and newcomers, with a focus on compassionate, person-centred support. Benefits include PVG, a workplace pension, uniform provided, and 5.6 weeks of annual leave based on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living, including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
• Follow individual care plans to ensure safe, responsive and consistent care.
• Support residents in a warm, respectful environment and contribute to overall wellbeing.

Skills

Care values

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Tools

None

Job description

Templeton House Care Home in Ayr offers exceptional care for up to 69 residents in a picturesque and peaceful setting. Designed to feel like a true home, the environment combines warmth and comfort with modern amenities such as a cinema room and on-site hair salon. With a superb carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 4, 4, 5, and 5, we are proud to provide compassionate, high-quality care that supports dignity and wellbeing.

Care Assistant Contract

• £13.60 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will make a meaningful difference in our residents lives everyday. This role is central to delivering high quality, person centred care that supports dignity, independence and overall wellbeing.
You will support individuals with daily living including personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing, helping them feel comfortable, respected and valued. By following care plans and recognising changes in condition, you will contribute to safe, responsive and consistent care.
Working as part of a supportive team, you will help create a warm and positive environment where relationships matter and people feel truly cared for. This opportunity is open to both experienced carers and those new to care, with full training, guidance and ongoing development provided to support your journey.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A reliable and positive attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Previous experience is beneficial but not essential
• SVQ Level 2 is desirable or willingness to work towards

About us

Templeton House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.