Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2026 |
| Location: | Ayr, KA6 7LP |
| Company: | CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1495311007 |
Summary
Senior Care Assistant
Care and Support - Burnfoot Care Home
Contract: Full Time Salary: £14.50 Per Hour Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 38.5 hoursBurnfoot Care Home is a purpose-built sanctuary offering specialist care for up to 48 residents living with dementia or other complex mental health needs. Thoughtfully designed to feel warm and homely, our environment provides comfort, safety, and personalised support that promotes each resident’s wellbeing and dignity. We are proud to hold an exceptional Care Inspectorate rating of 5 across all areas and a carehome.co.uk score of 9.9, reflecting our unwavering commitment to compassionate, high-quality care.
Senior Care Assistant Contract
- £14.50 per hour
- Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
- Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
We Are Looking For
- SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
- Medication administration training with competency is essential
- Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A caring, compassionate and professional approach
About us
Burnfoot Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.
Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.