Senior Care Assistant

PSR Solutions; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

PSR Solutions in the outskirts of Dumfries is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for permanent, full-time night shifts. The role offers £15.50 per hour (£35,464 per year), with a choice of day or night shifts, training and career progression opportunities, and a supportive management team.

Free on-site parking is available, and excellent transport links are nearby. You will lead by example, delivering person-centred care and ensuring standards meet regulatory requirements, while promoting

Qualifications

• N/SVQ Level 3 qualified (or working towards).
• Medication training is desirable (training can be provided).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine passion for care.
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and confident working as part of a close-knit team.
• Ability to support, mentor, and motivate junior staff.
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship or visa switch available).
• Willingness to undertake a PVG check.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, supporting and guiding the care team to provide compassionate, consistent care.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in line with best practice and regulatory standards.
• Promote independence, dignity and respect for residents.
• Support, mentor and motivate junior staff within the team.

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Outskirts of Dumfries

£15.50 per hour | £35,464 per annum | Full Time | Night Shift | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A small, welcoming and well‑established nursing home on the outskirts of Dumfries 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 full-time hours
• Competitive hourly pay rate of £15.50 per hour, equivalent to £35,464 per annum
• Choice of day or night shifts to support work-life balance
• Access to excellent learning and development opportunities, including ongoing training and career progression
• Opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, and respect
• Supportive management team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Excellent transport links - located on a good bus route with a dedicated service from Lockerbie and Annan
• Free on‑site parking available for all staff

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 to provide compassionate, consistent care in line with best practice, regulatory standards, and individual care plans.

What we are looking for in a Senior Care Assistant

• N/SVQ Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
• Medication training is desirable (training can be provided)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine passion for care
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and confident working as part of a close-knit team
• Ability to support, mentor, and motivate junior staff
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship or visa switch available).
• Willingness to undertake a PVG check.

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.

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