Posted 06 March, 2026 Charnwood Lodge logo

Senior Health Care Assistant

Charnwood Lodge Dumfries & Galloway

Job details

  • Salary £13.00 per hour
  • Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

Job summary

Job details

  • Role Senior Healthcare Assistant
  • Full time nights
  •   8-18 Annan Road, DG1 3AD

The care home:

Charnwood Lodge is a warm, welcoming and friendly home that has some very special features. We have six living areas to relax in and enjoy company, including television rooms and lounges as well as our large downstairs area with a library, internet room and cafe to enjoy visits from relatives and friends.

All our residents have their own comfortable and spacious en-suite bedroom, which can be personalise to their individual tastes. We also welcome couples into the home.

We have beautiful sensory gardens, so residents can enjoy relaxation and activity outdoors.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Deliver high-quality personal and clinical care in line with individual care plans

·  Support, mentor, and supervise Health Care Assistants

·  Assist with medication administration (where trained and authorised)

·  Monitor and record service users’ physical and emotional wellbeing

·  Liaise with nurses, families, and external professionals

·  Respond appropriately to emergencies and safeguarding concerns

·  Ensure care records are accurate and up to date

·  Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive care environment

What We Offer

  • Ongoing professional development and leadership training
  • Competitive hourly pay + pension scheme
  • Supportive, friendly working environment