Senior Care Assistant

Medical Update Online; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Supportive environment

Dementia care setting

Career progression

Job summary

Medical Update Online is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at a specialist dementia care home in Fareham, Hampshire. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, person-centred care to residents overnight, supporting independence and wellbeing.

You will lead the night team, ensure medication is safely administered, and maintain accurate care records in a calming, home-like environment. This full-time night role offers progression opportunities and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is required or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential setting.
• Experience supporting older people and those living with dementia.
• Medication administration experience or relevant training.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach with team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support care staff during night shifts.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Support residents with personal care and overnight routines.
• Administer medication in line with training and procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and respect.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to changing needs.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and report concerns.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Care planning

Medication administration

Dementia care

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Nights Luxury Retirement Home AV2062

Location: Fareham, Hampshire
Pay: £30,597.00 per annum
Hours: Full Time Nights

About the Home

We are recruiting on behalf of a warm and welcoming specialist dementia care home in Fareham, Hampshire, providing high-quality residential, dementia, respite and day care for up to 44 residents.

The home offers a comfortable and supportive environment where residents are encouraged to maintain their independence, enjoy meaningful activities and live fulfilling lives. The team takes pride in delivering personalised care that recognises each resident as an individual, respecting their preferences, routines and personal choices.

The home features bright and airy communal areas, comfortable lounges, a conservatory and welcoming dining spaces. Residents can also enjoy extensive, well-maintained gardens with mature trees, outdoor seating and raised planting beds. The level, wheelchair-friendly garden provides a peaceful space for residents to relax, socialise or enjoy gardening activities.

Located close to Fareham town centre, local shops and transport links, the home provides a convenient location for visiting families while maintaining a calm and homely atmosphere.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high standards of care while leading and supporting the care team throughout the night shift.

You will help ensure residents feel safe, comfortable and well cared for overnight, with a particular focus on supporting people living with dementia and promoting their dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff during night shifts.
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs.
• Supporting residents with personal care and overnight routines.
• Administering medication in accordance with training and procedures.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
• Supporting residents living with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
• Promoting dignity, independence, choice and respect.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding to their changing needs.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and reporting any concerns.
• Ensuring residents have a safe, calm and comfortable environment throughout the night.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential care setting.
• Experience supporting older people and individuals living with dementia.
• Medication administration experience or relevant training.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• A compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
• The ability to lead by example and support colleagues effectively.
• A reliable, proactive attitude and the ability to work well within a team.
• A genuine passion for providing high standards of care.
• £30,597.00 per annum.
• Full-time night shifts.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Supportive and welcoming working environment.
• The opportunity to work within a specialist dementia care setting.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• A rewarding position where you can make a meaningful difference to residents and their families.