Night Care Assistant

Care and Support - Templeton House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £12.70 Per Hour

Shift Type: Nightshift

Contracted hours: 44

Join Our Team at Templeton House Care Home, Ayr

Templeton House Care Home in Ayr offers unparalleled bespoke care and accommodations for 69 residents in a picturesque setting. Our ethos revolves around creating a true ‘home’ experience, where every aspect reflects warmth and familiarity. From beautifully decorated bedrooms to modern amenities like a cinema room and hair salon, residents enjoy a comfortable and dignified lifestyle.

We cater to diverse needs with premium services, including Nursing, Residential, Dementia, Respite, and Palliative Care, all tailored to prioritise holistic health and individual passions. Our goal is to uphold a high standard of living while maintaining residents’ freedom and independence.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritised every day.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
• Personalised Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
• Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
• Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Why Work With Us?

• Outstanding Reputation: Templeton House Care Home holds an excellent carehome.co.uk score of 9.9, reflecting our dedication to exceptional care.
• Highly Rated Care: The Care Inspectorate has awarded us scores of 5, 5, 5, 4, and 5, demonstrating our commitment to quality in various aspects of care and management.
• Experienced Leadership: Our Home Manager has been in the care sector for 23 years, beginning as a Care Assistant and now leading this luxury 69-bed care home with a wealth of experience and passion.
• Supportive Work Environment: We foster a positive and professional workplace, where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

We firmly believe we deliver to such a high standard because of our five core values:
Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity

Templeton House Care Home is part Care Concern Group, a market-leading, family-owned care provider operating over 100-care homes across the UK. In Scotland, we have doubled our portfolio in less than four years and continue an ambitious growth path.

 This is a fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing division within a forward-thinking company.

Contract Details

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
• Overtime incentive
• Monthly employee awards
• On shift meals provided