Senior Care Assistant

Care Home: Guthrie House Care Home

Location: Moredunvale Road12 Lasswade Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH16 6RZ

  • Salary: 14.50
  • Contract: Full Time
  • Shift Type: Nights
  • Expires On: 31st August 2026
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Job Description

Guthrie House is a well established nursing care home in Edinburgh's Liberton area, known for its welcoming atmosphere, strong sense of community and person centred approach to care. It is a home where residents feel valued and supported, and where staff work together to create a positive environment built on compassion, respect and teamwork.

Senior Care Assistant (Nightshift) Contract

  •  £14.50 per hour
  •  38.5 hours per week
  •  Nightshift – 8:00pm to 8:00am
  •  Two week rolling rota provided in advance, helping you plan ahead and achieve a better work life balance
  •  Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
  •  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Guthrie House?
As Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in creating a safe, supportive and well organised environment throughout the night. Leading by example, you will support residents with their individual needs while providing guidance and reassurance to colleagues across the shift.

Alongside delivering high quality care, you will help oversee the smooth running of the nightshift, support medication administration, maintain accurate records and respond to any changes in residents' wellbeing. Your leadership will help ensure residents feel comfortable, safe and cared for at all times.

This is a role where you can continue to develop your skills, build confidence as a leader and make a genuine difference every night.

What Matters Most

  •  SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
  •  Previous experience within a care environment
  •  Medication administration experience is beneficial
  •  Confidence supporting colleagues and leading by example
  •  Good communication and organisational skills
  •  A caring, reliable and professional approach

About Alor Healthcare
Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.

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