Principal Care Assistant (Day Duty)

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 2 January 2026

LOCATION

Gullane

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Associate

SKILLS

Care Experience Team Leadership Dementia Care Time Management Communication Skills Report Writing

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group are looking for an exceptional Principal Care Assistant to join our team in Muirfield, Gullane for shifts of 3 days or 4 days per week. Market Leading Rates of Pay – from £16.48 – £19.09 per hour, with overtime at time plus 33%, enhanced sick pay scheme covering up to 6 months, recommend a friend bonus and a great working environment with development potential.

Why Join Randolph Hill?

Excellent rate of pay (£16.48 – £19.09 p/h)
Overtime paid at time and a third
Enhanced sick pay covering Week 3 – Week 26
Rolling programme of mandatory training
Structured career development opportunities from Care Assistant up to Team Leader
Friendly, stable and supportive management and head office team
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance
Fantastic “Recommend a Friend” scheme – £1000 for Nurses/£500 for Care Assistants
Positive reputation of our nursing homes with low staff turnover
Well run nursing homes with strong care inspection grades across our network
Work flexibly and enhance your experience and skillset working in a variety of our homes (Bank only)

Main Responsibilities

To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home
To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice
To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors
To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct
To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour
To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel
To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 1 years care experience gained within any care of the elderly setting, whether this be nursing home, hospital or community based. We are also keen to hear from student nurses
From time to time we may consider people without experience if they have good reasons for looking to work within the care sector and depending on skill mix within the home at that time
For Principal Carer post an SVQ 3 is essential along with team leadership experience in a care environment
Experience of working with elderly people and knowledge of dementia, delivering clinical support in this area
Time management, prioritisation of workload for self and greater team
Ability to problem solve and manage a diverse range of situations effectively within a nursing home setting
Strong oral and written communication skills, especially report writing
Being able to deal with a variety of issues and respond appropriately

To register your interest, please send your CV to [contact hidden], or