Senior Care Assistant - Airthrey Care Home

Meallmore; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Meallmore as a Senior Care Assistant in our state-of-the-art Airthrey Care Home, providing essential personalized care for the elderly. You'll support registered nurses and have the opportunity to enhance your skills through our mentorship and ongoing professional development programs. This role offers a compassionate environment alongside competitive pay, benefits, and the potential for career growth.

Benefits

Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income)

Subsidised meals

Hourly overtime rates available

28 days annual leave pro rata

Free uniform

Investment in professional development

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Company sick pay scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working as a care assistant/support worker or similar care setting is essential.
• Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
• PDA/Equivalent in Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess and implement care needs.
• Collaborating with care staff in providing holistic care.
• Carrying out personal care duties.

Skills

Communication

Kind caring nature

Education

SVQ level 3 or above/equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare

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Senior Care Assistant - Airthrey Care Home, Falkirk

Client: Meallmore

Location: Airth, Falkirk, United Kingdom, FK2 8LA

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 15413fa6a236

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Our Meallmore team at Airthrey are ready to warmly welcome you as a Senior Care Assistant within their care home. Airthrey Care Nursing Home is a state-of-the-art purpose-built care home located in Airth, close to Falkirk and Stirling. Airthrey has a team of professional and experienced registered nurses and care workers who provide personalised nursing care for the elderly, and those with dementia and other health conditions.

Our mentorship programme and ongoing learning and development will give you all the support you need to develop your skills and progress in your career.

If you’re not already working as a senior care assistant, you will be required to register as a supervisor with the SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council).

Your role as a Meallmore Senior Care Assistant will include:

• Supporting the Registered Nurse/Team Leader to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the holistic care needs of individuals using the service.
• Providing and promoting positive work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and conform to relevant standards, policies and legislation.
• Having an holistic approach in achieving outcomes in collaboration with all departments within the care service.
• Collaborating with care staff in your department and wider teams.
• Carrying out personal care duties.

Skills and Requirements:

• Experience working as a care assistant/support worker or similar care setting is essential.
• Working towards the qualification to meet SSSC registration requirements.
• SVQ level 3 or above/equivalent in Social Services and Healthcare (as per SSSC guidelines)
• PDA/Equivalent in Supervision
• Communication and rapport building skills.
• Kind caring nature.

What we can offer you:

• Wagestream (access a portion of your earned income – every hour of every day)
• Subsidised meals
• Hourly overtime rates available
• 28 days annual leave pro rata
• Free uniform
• Investment in your ongoing professional development, including our Meallmore Upskills Academy Senior Care Worker Programme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (up to £1000)
• Pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme

Salary: £- £per hour (depending on experience) + overtime rates + benefits

Hours: Full time and part time opportunities available

**Please note that we do offer visa sponsorships, however we currently have no visa sponsorships available at this time**