Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in North Mundham is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant. You will join a passionate team responsible for caring for residents in a luxurious care home. Successful candidates should have a NVQ level 3 qualification, supervisory skills, and a strong understanding of care standards. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, including training and support for career development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with older people and dementia.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.
• Supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to residential and dementia residents.
• Support and mentor junior care assistants.
• Ensure choice and independence for residents.

Skills

Care legislation knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Medication administration

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Location: North Mundham, Sussex, UK

Rate: £14.14 per hour plus company benefits

Employment: Full Time, Day Shifts

Employer: The Cinnamon Care Collection

Company: 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 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

Posted: Friday, 10 October 2025