Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated experienced Senior Care Assistant (with minimum SVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care) to join our team at Briery Park Care Home, Thornhill, Dumfries.

In this role, you will provide essential support to residents with daily medication in a care home setting, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. You will play a vital part in implementing care plans and supervising junior staff while fostering a warm and supportive environment for our elderly residents.

This role is a full time position with full time hours based on 11 hour shifts daily over 2-3 days or 2-3 nights per week whichever is required by the service to cover holiday and sickness periods.

This is a rare opportunity to join our full compliment of Senior Carers working together to provide the best direct care and medication administration daily.

Responsibilities

Assist residents with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and meal preparation. Implement and monitor individual care plans tailored to each resident's needs. Supervise and support junior staff members, providing guidance and leadership as needed. Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and the healthcare team to ensure the highest standard of care. Maintain accurate records of resident care and any changes in their condition. Utilise IT systems for documentation and communication purposes. Uphold the dignity and respect of all residents while promoting their independence.

Experience

Previous experience in a care home or senior care environment is highly desirable. Familiarity with care plans and the ability to implement them effectively. Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with residents, families, and colleagues. Proficiency in IT systems related to health care documentation is advantageous.
Located within village with daily bus services and local shops, Co-op, Spar, Boots, Restaurants, Pubs, Pharmacy, Bank, local schools and various other businesses.

Digital Rota on app with shifts available 6 months in advance

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No experience required as full training will be provided

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PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

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Must have right to work UK status

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Shift patterns. 8am-8pm, 8pm-8am

Part time shifts available daily.

8pm-2pm, 2pm-8pm, 4pm-10pm.

Rolling Rota and option to pick available shifts on Rota App

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Equal opportunity employer

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: 14.64 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 33 hours per week.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our elderly residents by providing compassionate care and support!

Please note we do not offer Health and Care Worker Visa sponsorship for employment. All applications will be rejected.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Pay: 14.64 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 33 per week

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Thornhill DG3 5NJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

providing care: 1 year (required) supervisory: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/06/2025
Reference ID: Senior Carer
Expected start date: 30/06/2025