Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Galashiels, TD1
Hours: 33 Hours Per Week

Shifts: Day or Night shifts available
Pay: £13.40 per hour

Our Home

Galahill House is set in its own lovely mature gardens, with hillside, ponds, birds and wildlife on the doorstep. The care home is an elegant traditional stone building, with large windows letting in plenty of light. The shared dining and living areas are beautifully appointed and look out onto the grounds and gardens. The home has room for 22 residents on two floors.

The Role

We are looking for dedicated and experienced senior carer to join our care home. Working as an integral part of the care team and in line with our values. You will play a vital role in developing, planning, and delivering our quality, person-centred care and be responsible for overseeing the care team.

You will be working with a range of health professionals to support the individual resident in this part of their life. You enjoy being part of a team who value each other’s expertise, and you share our passion for providing quality care. If that is you, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Provide leadership and guidance to the team, fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and open communication. Support the manager in maintaining high standards of team engagement and compliance through effective documentation, constructive conversations, and a person-centred approach to team management.

Our care team provide compassionate, individualised care to our residents in line with our values (training to be provided) including.

Develop and implement personalised care plans, tailored to the unique needs and interests of each resident working closely with residents, and other health professionals.

Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, mobility, mealtimes, encouraging independent living and daily routines, demonstrating flexibility and initiative to continuously develop our care to better meet the needs of our residents.

Administer medications and monitor the health and well-being of our residents, recording events in digital care plans.

Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare professionals, upholding our commitment to dignity, respect and privacy for all our residents always.

Skills & Experience

SVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, equivalent qualification or willing to work towards this.

A current clear DSC and a willingness to undertake a new one for this role.

Knowledge of and compliance with regulatory requirements for quality and safety, meet CI standards and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care and professionalism.

A compassionate and empathetic nature with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our residents, including treating everyone we support with dignity and respect.

Strong leadership and communication skills and the ability to role model, inspire, motivate and upskill fellow team members.

A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of care.

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team.

What We Offer

A unique opportunity to shape a growing, values-led organisation where people and culture are at the heart of everything.

A fast-paced, evolving environment where your work will have a real and lasting impact.

The chance to work closely with our care home team, contributing to our purpose of caring for people in a way that contributes to a meaningful life.

A collaborative, open, and learning-driven workplace, where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.

Right to work in the UK

Please note, we currently do not offer sponsorships or working visas. Please only apply if you are eligible to work in the UK without any restrictions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.40 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: GS-SCA