Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-rated care home group as a Senior Care Assistant in a stunning luxury facility. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and passionate team. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for career development, this position is perfect for those looking to advance in their care career. Bring your enthusiasm and dedication to a place that values individuality and choice for its residents.

Benefits

Paid Breaks

Uniform Provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive Induction

Career Development Support

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with older people and dementia care.
• Supervisory and medication administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and promote their independence.
• Mentor and supervise junior care assistants in the team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Medication Administration

Supervisory Experience

Knowledge of Care Legislation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
£14.14 per hour plus benefits
Full Time – 36hrs per week – Day and Night Shifts available

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded ‘One Of The UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Wellington Vale is an 80 bedded stunning luxury nursing, residential and dementia care home situated in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team. 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