Senior Care Assistant

The Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Care Company; Lower Blandford St Mary; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Free meals

Parking

DBS check

Paid induction

Job summary

RMBI Care Co. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Zetland Court, Bournemouth. You will play a vital role in providing compassionate, resident-centred care while supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality service.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and demonstrate genuine care, strong communication and teamwork. Training, induction and DBS checks are provided, with a welcoming, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• Genuine care and empathy in daily resident interactions.
• Confidence to guide and support colleagues to maintain high care standards.
• Calm, clear communication to build trust with residents, families and staff.
• Positive, flexible attitude ready to help wherever needed.
• Strong attention to detail to notice changes and respond promptly.

Responsibilities

• Support residents and colleagues, delivering person-centred care.
• Collaborate with Team Leader to ensure consistent daily care.
• Maintain dignity, comfort and wellbeing for residents.

Skills

Care & empathy

Team support

Communication

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Be the reason residents feel truly at home.

• Nights, 35 hours per week
• Days, 48 hours per week or 24 hours on a shift rota

Location: Zetland Court, 128 Alumhurst Road, Bournemouth, BH4 8HU

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of making the home a better place. Your skills, experience, care and presence directly shape residents’ daily lives and support the team in delivering consistent, high-quality care. If this sounds like you, you will feel right at home here.

At RMBI Care Co., our values are Kind, Supportive, Trusted. They guide how we care, lead and work together. If these values resonate with you, you will belong here.

Whether you are an experienced Senior Support Worker or Senior Healthcare Assistant, we provide the training and support to help you excel in your role.

What You’ll Gain

• A welcoming, values-driven team where your contribution is appreciated
• Joining bonus, plus free meals, parking and DBS check
• 28 days paid holiday (rising to 33 with long service)
• Paid induction and ongoing training from day one

What You’ll Bring

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, with hands-on experience in applying knowledge
• Genuine care and empathy, noticing the little things that make a real difference to each resident
• Confidence to guide and support colleagues, helping the team deliver consistently excellent care
• Calm, clear communication that builds trust with residents, families and the team
• Positive, flexible attitude, ready to step in and help wherever it’s needed
• Strong attention to detail, spotting changes and taking timely action to ensure residents’ comfort and wellbeing

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting both residents and your colleagues. Working closely with the Team Leader, you’ll demonstrate a positive approach to care and guide colleagues so everyone delivers consistent, person-centred support. Every day, you’ll make a real difference, helping residents enjoy comfort, dignity and moments of joy, while fostering a confident, supported team.

Simply put, your role makes the home a place where people truly feel at home. By modelling high standards, supporting your colleagues and focusing on residents’ wellbeing, you help create a safe, welcoming environment for everyone.

At RMBI Care Co., we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Zetland Court –“Rated Good by CQC”, with 95% of RMBI Care Co. services either Outstanding or Good.