Senior care assistant Work, Jobs in Balerno (with Salaries)

Assistant Manager - Residential Childcare (Full-Time) Costorphine, Fauldhouse
Horizons Residential Care —West Lothian
- £14.50 - £18.00 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Childcare
- Driving
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Care Assistant
Guthrie House Care Home —Edinburgh
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Senior Care Assistant
Bower Care Home —Linlithgow
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
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Care Assistant (Day Duty)
RANDOLPH HILL NURSING HOMES GROUP —Edinburgh
- £14.32 - £19.86 an hour
- Overtime
- Nursing home
- Care experience
- Leadership
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Senior Care Assistant
Milton Grange Care Home —Carluke
- Full-time
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Care Assistant
Northcare Scotland —Edinburgh
- £13.75 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Care experience
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
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9d
Senior Care Assistant - Nights
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- £100 a day
- Night shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant Days - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- £100 a week
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant Nights - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- £100 a week
- Night shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant - Days
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Lasswade
- £100 a day
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant
Beechgrove Care Home —Lanark
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Community Care Team Leader
Saining Care Ltd. —Edinburgh
- £14 - £16 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- IT
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
3d
Care Assistant All Levels
Beechgrove Care Home —Lanark
- £13.60 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Care Assistant Days - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- IT
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant Nights
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Lasswade
- £100 a day
- Night shift
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- IT
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant
Mossview Care Home —Lochgelly
- £14.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Care Assistant - Nights
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- Night shift
- IT
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Care Assistant - Days
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —West Linton
- IT
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Care Assistant Vacancies
Glenbervie Care Home —Larbert
- £13.45 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
5d
Care Assistant Days
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Lasswade
- IT
- Care plans
- Paid training
- Annual leave

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Assistant Manager - Residential Childcare (Full-Time) Costorphine, Fauldhouse

Horizons Residential Care -
West Lothian

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£14.50 - £18.00 an hour
8 days ago

Benefits

Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Discounted or free food
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

SVQ
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Childcare
Driving Licence
Driving
Leadership
A Level

Full job description

Assistant Manager – Residential Child Care

Make a Difference. Lead with Purpose. Change Young Lives.

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive? Do you believe that strong, compassionate leadership can transform lives? If so, this could be the role for you.

As an Assistant Manager, you will play a vital role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and empowering home where children and young people feel valued, supported, and able to reach their full potential. Working closely with the Service Manager, you’ll help lead a dedicated team that puts care, consistency, and positive outcomes at the heart of everything they do.

The Impact You’ll Make

You won’t just manage a service — you’ll help create a home. A place where children feel secure, heard, and encouraged to grow. Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care, staff morale, and the life chances of the young people you support.

Your Role

Support the Service Manager in the day-to-day operational leadership of the residential home
Provide high-quality, child-centred care to children and young people
Lead, motivate, and support a team of Residential Child Care Workers
Promote positive practice in line with Social Care Standards
Oversee staff supervision, training needs, rotas, and staffing levels
Work collaboratively with Senior Residential Child Care Workers to ensure smooth daily operations
Contribute to organisational efficiency and continuous improvement across the service

Professional Growth

At Horizons, we are committed to developing our leaders. On successful appointment, you will benefit from an intensive induction and training programme, alongside ongoing professional development opportunities to support your progression.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and committed professional who:

Holds SVQ3 in Children and Young People
Holds SVQ4 in Leadership and Management
Has several years’ experience in residential child care
Is confident leading and supporting teams, especially in challenging situations
Is passionate about delivering outstanding care and being a positive role model

Salary & Benefits

Hourly Rate: £14.50 – £18.00
Approx. Annual Salary: £30,880 – £38,160
Fully qualified and experienced candidates (SVQ4):
Minimum £16 per hour
Approx. £34,000 per annum

Essential

Clean Driving Licence
Relevant Experience in the Residential Child Care Sector in a supervisory role.
Able to work unsocial hours, including Weekend and perform on-call duties.
Working hours- You will be working an average of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: SVQ3 Children and Young People and HNC Health and Social Care. The applicant must be willing to work towards an SVQ 4 and Leadership and Management.
Ambitious attitude and willing to work towards meeting Set Targets and Goals

Benefits

Competitive Remuneration Package
Private Medical Cover (General, Dental, and Optic)
Enhanced Pay for shifts and sleep-ins on Xmas and New Years Day
Employee Assistance Programme
Career progression opportunities
Dedicated learning and development programmes
CALM theory and practical training
Access to a wide range of free online Citations courses on a variety of topics
On call payment
Free PVG check
Free meals on shift
Pension scheme
Company vehicle for work use during shifts.
Referral bonus
Attendance Bonus
Private Medical Cover

Locations:

Fauldhouse, Edinburgh

We welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion listed but who can demonstrate the right values, transferable skills, and a genuine passion for working with children and young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £14.50-£18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

Application question(s):

Do you currently hold a valid UK/EU driving licence?
Will you need employer sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom?

Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)

Experience:

Residential Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
Support Environment: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) (required)

Work Location: In person

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