Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in the UK is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Chichester. The ideal candidate will possess a NVQ level 3, have experience working with older people and dementia, and be able to support and mentor junior staff. This position offers competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, and comprehensive training to promote career development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Career development support

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with older individuals and dementia.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration qualification.
• Passion for care and supporting residents' independence.

Responsibilities

• Care for residential and dementia residents.
• Support and mentor care assistants.
• Ensure adherence to care legislation and CQC standards.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Flexibility

Organizational skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
GBP14.14 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time - Day 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 enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants 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