Posted 16 June, 2026 Carlingwark House logo

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Carlingwark House Dumfries & Galloway

Job details

  • Salary £13.43 to £13.45 per hour
  • Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Castle Douglas, Dumfries & Galloway

Job summary

Job details

  • Senior Healthcare Assistant
  • Days and nights, full time and part time available

The care home:

Situated in the beautiful market town of Castle Douglas, overlooking Carlingwark Loch and surrounded by the magnificent Galloway countryside, Carlingwark House is warm, welcoming home that provides residential care and support for up to 30 older people, including people who are living with dementia.

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