Social Care Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking flexible, committed individuals to join Mains House on a 1-year maternity cover. The role supports older residents with daily living activities and personal care in a nursing and residential setting.

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, lead the shift in the manager's absence, supervise junior staff, and may administer prescribed medications. Rotational day and night shifts are required. SVQ3 desirable but training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or similar setting preferred; training provided.
• Able to work flexible day and night shifts on rotation.
• Good teamwork and communication skills; awareness of complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Lead shift in the absence of the manager and supervise junior staff.
• Administer prescribed medications and provide care under supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Medication administration

Mentorship

Shift leadership

Patient care

Education

SVQ 3 desirable

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join our dedicated team for a 1 year period to cover maternity leave.
Mains House provides nursing and residential care services for 25 older and adults and we are looking for flexible and committed individuals to join our friendly, dedicated team working with our lovely residents.
The post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team and duties will include supporting individuals with the full range of daily living activities; day to day personal care and welfare of the residents along with key-worker responsibilities. The post holder will be responsible for leading the shift in the absence of the manager. Other duties include administering prescribed medication, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff. Experience is preferable but training will be given.
The individual must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental, and emotional needs of older adults and be able to respond in an enabling way. In addition, you must be able to demonstrate good team working, and communication skills. SVQ 3 desirable but training can be provided.
Successful candidates will be expected to work on rotational day and night shifts. The post can be full or part time.
Please note that this post is not eligible for Visa sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.