Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Chichester is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. The role requires an NVQ level 3 qualification and at least two years' experience with older people and dementia. The position offers competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, and additional company benefits. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and be a proactive team player. Join us to promote independence and choice for our residents.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with older people and those with dementia.
• Supervisory and medication administration experience.
• Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for residential and dementia residents.
• Support and mentor care assistants.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for residents.

Skills

Passion for care

Ability to work as part of a team

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
£14.14 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours- Day Shifts

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistant to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years’ previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing