Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant
Galashiels
£14.40 per hour | £28,828.80 per annum | 38.5 Hours Per Week | Day or Night Shifts Available | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A welcoming and well-established care home in Galashiels is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis.

Details of this Senior Care Assistant vacancy and what the successful candidate can expect to receive:

• Permanent contract working 38.5 hours per week
• Day or night shifts available
• Competitive hourly pay rate of £14.40 per hour, equivalent to £28,828.80 per annum
• Opportunity to work within a small, friendly care home with a close-knit team
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities, with support to further develop your skills and qualifications
• Opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, and respect
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where staff are encouraged to contribute ideas and continuous improvements
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are delivered to residents. You will lead by example, supporting and guiding the care team while helping to plan and deliver individualised care. You will also work closely with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals to ensure each resident receives compassionate, consistent care tailored to their individual needs.

What we are looking for in a Senior Care Assistant:

• SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care, or an equivalent qualification (or willingness to work towards this)
• Previous experience in a senior care role or experience supporting and guiding other care staff
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safety
• Medication administration experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate and empathetic nature, with a genuine passion for providing quality care
• Ability to support, mentor, motivate, and develop junior members of the team
• A positive, proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (NO SPONSORSHIP OR VISA SWITCH AVAILABLE).
• Willingness to undertake a PVG check.

If you would like to apply now, please follow the link provided.

For further details, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions on 07949 538 342.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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