Advance Senior Care Assistant

PSR Solutions Ltd; Galashiels; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

PSR Solutions is seeking an Advanced Senior Carer for a permanent role in Galashiels. The post involves leading a care team, overseeing care planning and delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents in a welcoming care home.

You will have supervisory responsibilities and play a key role in maintaining standards and supporting the team. The role requires SVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it, leadership experience, and a commitment to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and high care standards.
• Medication administration experience.
• Excellent leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior team members.
• Proactive and collaborative approach to continuous improvement.
• Willingness to work as part of a dedicated team and support residents and families.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship or visa switch).

Responsibilities

• Take on leadership and guidance roles within the care team and oversee individualised care planning.
• Provide supervision to staff, support to care planning reviews and ensure high standards of care.
• Balance clinical responsibilities with people management in a busy care home.
• Work with residents and families to deliver compassionate, person-centred care and maintain dignity and independence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Teamwork

Education

SVQ Level 2/3 Health & Social Care

Job description

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.

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.