Reed Health & Care are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for our client based in East Lothian on a permanent basis.

* Sponsorship is not available for this position *

Pay Rate : £13.50 -£14..00 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 –  we have dayshift, nightshift & mixed posts available  

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. 

If you are interested in this role please send your CV to