Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Emsworth, West Sussex, for a luxury retirement home. The role offers full-time hours with day or night shifts and a salary of £35,143 per annum.

You will lead care staff, deliver person-centred care, assist residents with daily living, administer medications (training provided), and maintain care records. Experience with dementia care and supporting older adults is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Experience in a senior care role within a residential setting is desirable.
• Experience in supporting older people and those living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support care staff on shift.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support residents with personal care and daily living needs.
• Administer medication with appropriate training.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support residents living with dementia and promote independence.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Dementia care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Full Time (Days or Nights) - Luxury Retirement Home - AV2048

Location: Emsworth, West Sussex
Pay: £35,143.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time - Days or Nights

About the Home

This warm and characterful care home is situated in Emsworth, close to Chichester Harbour. The home provides a welcoming and comfortable environment where residents receive professional, person-centred care in genuinely homely surroundings.

Set within a large country house, the home combines traditional charm with modern standards of care. Supporting up to 39 adults, the service provides residential, dementia and respite care, with a particular focus on supporting people living with dementia.

Residents benefit from spacious, well-proportioned rooms, attractive shared areas and beautiful landscaped gardens, providing opportunities for companionship, relaxation and enjoying the outdoors.

Although the home enjoys a peaceful rural setting, it is conveniently located close to the village centre, with the coast also within easy reach.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents to live happy, comfortable and fulfilling lives while helping to maintain high standards of care across the home.

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
• Administering medication, with training provided where required
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Supporting residents living with dementia
• Promoting independence, dignity and choice
• Creating a calm, positive and supportive environment
• Communicating effectively with residents, families and colleagues

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential care setting
• Strong experience supporting older people
• Dementia care