Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Worthing; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Rewards Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon is seeking enthusiastic Senior Care Assistants to join Merriman Grange in Worthing, a luxurious residential and dementia care home with 72 bedrooms and on-site facilities.

You will hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and have knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards, with 2 years’ experience in elder/dementia care. Supervisory duties and medication administration are part of the role, along with induction and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Two years’ experience with older people and dementia care; senior experience desirable.
• Medication administration experience and ability to mentor junior care staff.

Responsibilities

• Care for residential and dementia residents.
• Support team with supervision and mentoring.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for residents.

Skills

Medication administration

Supervisory experience

CQC Fundamental Standards knowledge

Older people care

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant
£15.50 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours – Night Shifts

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies to Work For’

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

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 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.

Our team member benefits include:

• *Paid Breaks
• *Uniforms
• *Staff Meals
• *Nest Pension
• *Employee Assistance Programme
• *Care Workers Charity
• *‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• *Cycle Scheme
• *Eye Care
• *Refer a Friend Scheme
• *Reward Vouchers
• *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

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