Senior Care Assistant

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Boscombe; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join friendly care homes in Bournemouth. This role offers a competitive hourly wage, flexible shifts, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants. Preferred candidates will have prior experience in care and hold an Enhanced Adult DBS. This position involves personal care, medication administration, and supervising care staff. If you’re looking for a rewarding role that truly makes a difference, apply now to become a part of a professional team.

Benefits

Competitive hourly wage

Flexible shifts

Ongoing support from consultants

Access to out-of-hours assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care.
• Trained in medication administration where applicable.
• Registration of Enhanced Adult DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care to residents.
• Lead and supervise care workers during shifts.
• Develop and review individualized care plans.

Skills

Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant

Medication administration training

Leadership and supervision skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Full Care Certificate

Job description

Senior Care Assistants - Bournemouth £14.30 - £15.80 per hour

Join friendly care homes where your work truly makes a difference. Enjoy regular shifts, weekly pay, and supportive consultants who've always got your back.

About the role

We’re looking for a Senior Care Assistant to work for our clients in Bournemouth on a temporary adhoc basis.

Why apply?

• A competitive hourly rate paid weekly
• Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to out-of-hours assistance whenever you need it
• Help keeping your Enhanced DBS certificate up to date
• The option to work locally in Bournemouth or explore other opportunities across the UK
• The chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a rewarding setting

Key Responsibilities

• Providing hands‑on personal care
• Leading/supervising care workers
• Developing/reviewing care plans
• Monitoring residents’ health
• Administering medication (where trained)
• Liaising with families and professionals
• Organising activities, focusing on dignity, independence, and high‑quality, person‑centred support while taking on shift responsibilities

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Senior Carer
• An Enhanced Adult DBS (in date or on the update service)
• Medication administration training & experience
• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care is preferred
• Full Care Certificate

If you’re looking for your next step as a Senior Care Assistant in Ringwood, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a supportive, professional team making a real difference every day.

Job Number │ SCA‑NMH/ INDEDUCARE
Location │ Bournemouth
Role │ Senior Care Assistant

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy