Senior Care and Support Assistant - £500 Welcome Bonus

Care South; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online/retail discounts via Blue Light Card

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid by us

Staff association

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South is looking for a Senior Care & Support Assistant in Ferndown, United Kingdom, to provide supervision and support to Care Assistants while delivering personalized care to residents. The role requires strong communication skills and a passion for supporting others. Benefits include paid training, competitive pay rates, and a contributory pension scheme. This is a full-time position with flexible working hours and an opportunity for career progression.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting including care planning and medication administration.
• Ability to deliver personalized care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Experience in fostering a positive, collaborative team culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Care Assistants.
• Deliver personalized care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership potential

Genuine passion for supporting others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Care & Support Assistant

Location: Fairlawn, St Mary's Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Hours: Full-time (includes alternate weekends)

Shift: 07.45 - 20.00

About the Role

Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams?

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and support to Care Assistants
• Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences
• Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care
• Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration
• Strong communication skills and leadership potential
• A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence
• Hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Rewards and Benefits

• Online/retail discounts via Blue Light Card
• Paid induction and training
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Free DBS check
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance
• NMC pin fees paid by us
• Staff association
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team
• Career progression
• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible working hours
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

Additional Information

• You must be 18 years or older
• We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship

How to Apply

Ready to join us? If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.