Senior Care Assistant - Growth, Training & Early Wage

ENHANCE HEALTHCARE LTD; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Early access to earned wage (Stream)

Employee benefits via Stream

Training and progression

Job summary

Forbes House Care Home in Ayr is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents. You will work alongside Registered Nurses and care staff to maintain independence, dignity and choice for service users, while contributing to the home’s daily operations.

You’ll be compassionate and reliable, with SVQ qualifications desirable, and you’ll participate in care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• SVQ qualifications and Senior Care Assistant competencies are desirable/required in line with the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Promote people's independence, dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Develop positive relationships with the people we support, their families, and colleagues.
• Contribute to and implement care plans and risk assessments.
• Monitor individuals' wellbeing and report any changes appropriately.
• Support with medication in line with training, competencies and company procedures.
• Work alongside Registered Nurses, Home Managers and other healthcare professionals.
• Support and guide Care Assistants and other members of the team.
• Delegate tasks appropriately and support colleagues to maintain high standards of care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and infection prevention and control.
• Support meaningful activities and help individuals achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Care experience

Dependable

Communication

Record keeping

Training willing

Education

SVQ qualifications

Senior Care Assistant competencies

Job description

Forbes House Care Home in Ayr is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents. You will work alongside Registered Nurses and care staff to maintain independence, dignity and choice for service users, while contributing to the home’s daily operations.

You’ll be compassionate and reliable, with SVQ qualifications desirable, and you’ll participate in care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding.