Senior Care Assistant

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hampshire is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care in a supportive environment. You will lead shifts, develop care plans, and build strong relationships with residents and colleagues, reflecting the organization's inclusive values while ensuring high standards of care.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Extensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience working with older adults in a residential setting.
• Flexibility to work shift patterns including weekends.
• Ability to lead and motivate colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding care and support to residents.
• Lead and motivate team members in the absence of the Nurse.
• Develop person-centred care plans for residents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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Job Reference:HCC618818
Salary Range:£26,918 - £29,616 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £4,183 - £4,602 per annum)
Work Location:Hawthorne Court, Sarisbury Green
Hours per week:5.75
Contract Type:Permanent
Closing Date:16 July 2025

The Role:

Our homes provide the right environment for our Senior Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care. You’ll provide first-class care and support the smooth running of our home, leading shifts in the absence of the Nurse. You will develop person-centred care plans to meet residents' individual mental, physical, social, and emotional needs.

In this role, you’ll help lead, motivate, and support colleagues, using your knowledge and expertise to role model excellent standards of care. Building positive relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families is essential. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

We encourage you to read more about the role, team, and our values. In your application, please explain how you meet the specific knowledge, skills, and experience requirements, and demonstrate our values.

Ideally, you’ll have experience working with older adults in a residential or nursing setting. Flexibility to work shift patterns, including weekends, is necessary as we provide 24-hour care. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is advantageous but not essential, as we can support you to study towards this qualification.

Join us as a Senior Care Assistant and enjoy a rewarding career with the largest care provider in Hampshire. You’ll have access to various career development opportunities and our extensive benefits.

This role may involve working nights, weekends, and bank holidays, with enhancements paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note: We cannot offer sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Relevant previous roles may include: Care Assistant, Carer, Senior Carer, Support Worker, Senior Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Senior Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.

Values Based Recruitment:

We recruit based on attitudes and values. Please demonstrate how you embody our 5 core values in your application. For more details, refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information:

Learn more about our Adults’ Health and Care services, benefits, and recruitment process.

Vetting Requirements:

This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact for Informal Discussion:

For enquiries, contact Oladunni Bello, Registered Manager, for an informal chat about the role.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All recruitment practices reflect this commitment. We promote equal access and treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.