Reed Health & Care are currently recruiting for Senior Care Assistants for our client based in East Lothian on a permanent basis.
** Please note sponsorship is not available for this position **
Pay Rate : £14 per hour
Hours : Full time : 38.5 or 44 Hours a week

Rota : 3 Shifts 1 week / 4 shifts the next week on a rolling Basis

Shift : 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 & 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