Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury retirement home in Bournemouth. This part-time days role involves leading on shift, delivering high-quality, person-centred care, and supporting residents with daily living tasks.

You will work with a caring team to promote dignity and independence, assist with medication where required, and keep accurate care records, ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable and well supported.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirable.
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential care setting.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice
• Supporting with medication where required
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and well supported
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care

Skills

Leadership on shift

Care delivery

Documentation

Mentoring staff

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Part Time (Days) - Luxury Retirement Home - AV2047

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Pay: £13.91 Per Hour
Hours: Part Time - Days

About the Home

Avon Search is currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant on behalf of a well-established, family-run luxury retirement home in Bournemouth.

This charming Victorian residence is set within extensive landscaped grounds, offering residents a peaceful and tranquil environment close to local amenities, parks, and beaches.

The home combines the character and elegance of a traditional Victorian property with comfortable, well-appointed surroundings, creating a warm and homely atmosphere for residents.

The service is committed to providing personalised, person-centred care, with support tailored to the individual needs, preferences, and abilities of each resident. The dedicated care team provides 24-hour support with compassion and respect, helping residents maintain their dignity, independence, and quality of life.

As a family-run service, there is a strong emphasis on creating a supportive and welcoming environment where residents and staff are valued.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their daily care needs while providing guidance and support to the wider care team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring, and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice
• Supporting with medication where required
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and well supported
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirable
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential care setting
• Exper