Trainee Senior Care Worker

Meallmore Ltd.; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Scotland seeks a passionate Trainee Senior Care Worker to join their team in Ayr. The role involves supporting residents with daily activities, assisting in care planning, and learning leadership skills. Candidates should have at least SVQ 2 and a genuine desire to help others. The position offers competitive pay starting at £12.88 per hour with comprehensive training and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Comprehensive training program

Payment and support for qualifications

Opportunities for career progression

Competitive pay and benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced Care/Support Worker with a minimum of SVQ 2.
• Registered with the SSSC.
• Willingness to attend Senior Care Worker Training Programme.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Assist in care planning and record-keeping.
• Administer medication.
• Learn leadership skills to supervise and guide care staff.
• Promote a safe environment.

Skills

Compassion

Good communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

SVQ 2

Job description

Trainee Senior Care Worker

Location:Greenan Manor, Ayr
Hours:Full and part time opportunities
Salary: £12.88 - £13.85per hour (depending on experience)

Starting pay is £12.88 during training rising to £13.23 on successful completion of training and a further uplift to £13.85 following completion of SVQ 3.

Competitive benefits + overtime rates

Are you an experienced Care/Support worker passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Senior Care Worker to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic chance to develop your skills and progress in a rewarding career in care.

What you’ll do:

• Support residents with daily living activities, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
• Assist in care planning, and record-keeping.
• Administer medication
• Learn leadership skills to supervise and guide care staff.
• Promote a safe, caring, and positive environment.

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced Care/Support Worker with a minimum of SVQ 2
• Registered with the SSSC
• Compassion, patience, and a genuine desire to help others.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to attend our Senior Care Worker Training Programme and develop into the senior role.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Senior Care Worker Training Programme with mentorship with progressive pay rates
• Payment for and support to complete required qualifications to be a supervisor on the SSSC register
• Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.

A little bit about us

Located in Ayr, Greenan Manor combines luxurious surroundings with high-quality care services, bringing warmth and comfort to residents. Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, is committed to delivering excellent care in great places to live and work. Join us in creating a caring, vibrant environment that truly feels like home.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).