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Advance Senior Care Assistant
Galashiels
1 day ago
Full-time
On-site
Galashiels, Scottish Borders
Health / Social Care
Advanced Senior Carer
Galashiels
£15.60 per hour | £35,692.80 per annum | 44 Hours Per Week | 1 Supernumerary Day Per Week | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available
A welcoming and well-established care home in Galashiels is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Senior Carer to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis.
Details of this Advanced Senior Carer vacancy and what the successful candidate can expect to receive:
Permanent contract working 44 hours per week
1 supernumerary day per week, allowing dedicated time to focus on leadership, staff support and care planning
Competitive hourly pay rate of £15.60 per hour, equivalent to £35,692.80 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 an Advanced Senior Carer, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are delivered to residents. You will take on additional responsibility within the care team, providing leadership, guidance and support to colleagues while helping to oversee the planning and delivery of individualised care.
With one supernumerary day per week, you will have dedicated time away from your usual care duties to focus on supporting the team, maintaining care standards, reviewing care plans and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
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 an Advanced Senior Carer:
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, ideally with additional leadership responsibilities
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 (phone number removed).
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.
By submitting an application, you are consenting to PSR Solutions securely holding and processing your personal data and contacting you in relation to the services we provide. You retain the right to have your information deleted in line with current GDPR legislation
Galashiels
£15.60 per hour | £35,692.80 per annum | 44 Hours Per Week | 1 Supernumerary Day Per Week | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available
A welcoming and well-established care home in Galashiels is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Senior Carer to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis.
Details of this Advanced Senior Carer vacancy and what the successful candidate can expect to receive:
Permanent contract working 44 hours per week
1 supernumerary day per week, allowing dedicated time to focus on leadership, staff support and care planning
Competitive hourly pay rate of £15.60 per hour, equivalent to £35,692.80 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 an Advanced Senior Carer, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are delivered to residents. You will take on additional responsibility within the care team, providing leadership, guidance and support to colleagues while helping to oversee the planning and delivery of individualised care.
With one supernumerary day per week, you will have dedicated time away from your usual care duties to focus on supporting the team, maintaining care standards, reviewing care plans and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
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 an Advanced Senior Carer:
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, ideally with additional leadership responsibilities
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 (phone number removed).
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.
By submitting an application, you are consenting to PSR Solutions securely holding and processing your personal data and contacting you in relation to the services we provide. You retain the right to have your information deleted in line with current GDPR legislation