Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; New Milton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group seeks enthusiastic and reliable Senior Care Assistants for various shifts. Candidates must hold an NVQ level 3, have supervisory experience in care, and a passion for supporting the elderly, especially those with dementia. Enjoy competitive pay, training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development support

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience with older people and dementia.
• Supervisory and medication administration experience required.
• Desirable experience as a Senior Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for residents in a luxury care home.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence in care.
• Mentor and oversee care assistants.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Proactive

Flexible

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
GBP14.32 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours - Day and Night Shifts Available

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One of the UK s Best Companies To Work For

Mornington Court is a luxury 57 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in residential and dementia care and support.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. Both day and night shifts are available.

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