Senior Care Assistant

Your Care Jobs Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Your Care Jobs Ltd in Fareham, Hampshire, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at a luxurious retirement home. You will lead the care team, deliver person-centred care, and support residents living with dementia overnight.

Based in a warm, dementia-focused home with 44 residents, the role emphasizes dignity, independence and wellbeing, medication administration, and accurate care records while mentoring night staff.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering overnight, person-centred care.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a care team.
• Knowledge of dementia care principles and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and support care staff during night shifts.
• Deliver high-quality, tailored care for residents.
• Support overnight personal care and routines.
• Administer medications according to training and procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Person-centred care

Dementia 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.