Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; North Mundham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in North Mundham is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant. You will work night shifts, supporting a close-knit team in delivering excellent care for our residential and dementia residents. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and at least 2 years of experience. Competitive pay, paid breaks, and company benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Career development support

Qualifications

• 2 years' previous experience working with older people and dementia patients.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration experience required.
• Strong knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a close-knit team supporting residential and dementia residents.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence to residents.
• Support and mentor care assistants.

Skills

Passion for care

Team player

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

£14.14 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Night Shifts

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

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

Lakeview Grange is a luxurious 55 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Chichester, West Sussex.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistant to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

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 an experienced Senior Carer who holds a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and has 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