Reed Health & Care are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for our client based in South Ayrshire on a permanent basis. Please note sponsorship is not available for this position Pay Rate : £15 per hour Hours : Full time : 38.5 or 44 Hours a weekRota : 3 Shifts 1 week / 4 shifts the next week on a rolling BasisShift : 12 hour shifts : 8am-8pm – mixture of dayshifts & nightshifts so you must be willing to do both shifts when required they do try and offer what shift you prefer but this is never guaranteed. Requirements SVQ 3 qualified or have experience as a senior or be willing to work towards this Be medication trained & have experience giving medication Be registered with the SSSC Demonstrate in knowledge & understanding of Social Care Codes of Practice Experience in Care Planning & risk assessments Have excellent communication skills Duties & Responsibilities Carry out care as per residents care plan Continually assess & monitor the needs & wishes of the residents Support Nursing Staff to assess, implement & evaluate services users care plans Establish & maintain good relationships between residents, relatives & staff Support nursing staff to administer medication Undertake direct care when required Support nursing staff to allocate duties & tasks to care staff To support, record & supervise the service of food & drinks to residents To be involved in Key Worker Roles.