Senior Care Assistant

Meallmore; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates

Job summary

Meallmore in Ayr is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team in providing high-quality, person-centred care. You will support the Registered Nurse and contribute to excellent resident wellbeing through hands-on care, leadership, and professional development.

The role requires prior senior care experience, SVQ Level 3 (or higher) and strong communication and organisational skills. A flexible approach and IT literacy are essential as you help maintain high care standards.

Qualifications

• Senior care experience is essential in a similar setting
• SVQ Level 3 and progressing towards higher registration is welcomed
• Compassionate, kind, motivated with a person-centred approach
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Organised, flexible, and IT literate

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care needs.
• Deliver hands-on personal care while leading the care team to high standards.
• Motivate and supervise staff, providing coaching and leadership.
• Maintain accurate records including assessments, care plans, resident reviews and evaluations.
• Administering medication in line with policies.
• Lead by example to maintain safe practices and compliant care.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Organised & flexible

Compassionate & motivated

Education

SVQ Level 3 or higher in Social Services

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

A little bit about us

Located in Ayr, Greenan Manor combines luxurious surroundings with high-quality care services, bringing warmth and comfort to residents. Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, is committed to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in creating a caring, vibrant environment that truly feels like home.

Salary:£13.90- £14.50per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Days & Nights - Full & Part Time Opportunities

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Working as a Senior Care Worker in Meallmore is key to supporting Registered Nurses in working together to enrich our residents’ lives as you provide high standards of person-centred care whilst leading and supporting the team – where our residents wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

We provide Senior Care Workers with the opportunity to complete an award winning 6-month programme with salary increments along the journey as well as opportunities to take your career further.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant with Meallmore you will have a vital role in leading our team in our mission to provide high-quality, personalised care and support. You will do this by;

• Supporting the Registered Nurse / Team Leader to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the comprehensive care needs of each resident living in our care home.

• Delivering hands on personal care, leadership and support to provide the highest standards of person-centred care ensuring our residents live their best lives.

• Motivating and supervising the care team, ensuring you have oversight of your team performance, providing coaching, mentoring and leadership support to promote positive change.

• Maintain accurate records of the job you do which will include completing assessments, writing care plans, resident reviews, and evaluations.

• Administering medication.

• Leading by example in setting high standards of care and support, encouraging a positive work environment where practices are safe and meet all relevant standards, policies, and legislation.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience working as a senior care worker in a similar care setting is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced care workers actively working towards their SVQ Level 3 and looking for your next step up.

• Professional, compassionate, kind and motivated with a sense of fun - you’ll pride yourself on your person-centred, thoughtful approach to care.

• Ability to lead, motivate, inspire and develop a team.

• What’s just as important is that you are organised, flexible in your approach and have great communication and leadership skills.

• Confident in the use of IT applications.

• To be a Senior Care Worker you will be registered as a supervisor with the Scottish Social Services Council, within the necessary time frame.

• You will already have or be on a journey to obtain the qualifications required for your SSSC registration:Practice and supervisory qualification/s SVQ level 3 or higher, or its equivalent in Social Services & Healthcare.

What’s in it for you?

Our focus is you and your ongoing development. We have a Care Team career pathway to support you to reach your potential, all the way to Care Home Manager if that is your goal.

Working a fulltime job and juggling life is difficult, we know, with us you achieve a fulltime wage with 3 or 4 days off each week. But if that still doesn’t suit let us know, we can be flexible and will do our best to accommodate.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

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