Care and Support - Templeton House Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Shift Type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 38.5 hours
Templeton House Care Home in Ayr offers exceptional care for up to 69 residents in a picturesque and peaceful setting. Designed to feel like a true home, the environment combines warmth and comfort with modern amenities such as a cinema room and on‑site hair salon. With a superb carehome.co.uk rating of 9.9 and Care Inspectorate grades of 5, 4, 4, 5, and 5, we are proud to provide compassionate, high‑quality care that supports dignity and wellbeing.
At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible for helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents. You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.
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 we offer
* £13.60 per hour
* Contracted to 38.5 hours per week
* Pension
* On‑site parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full‑time contract)
* Overtime incentive
* Monthly employee awards
What You’ll Do
* Empower independence: Assist residents with 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 personalised 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.
About You
* Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care 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.
About us
You’ll be joining a values‑led care home that’s part of the Care Concern Group, a family‑owned provider with over 100 care homes across the UK. We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to delivering high‑quality care and support to our residents. If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role in a growing and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.
We believe in delivering care to the highest standard, and our five core values guide everything we do: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity. These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
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