Senior Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Worthing; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist care service in Worthing is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves leading and mentoring staff while providing high-quality dementia care. The candidate should have experience in care settings and preferably hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care. The position offers a salary of £16.00 per hour for 36 hours a week with paid breaks. Join a dedicated team and make a real difference in residents' lives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant in a care setting.
• Medication training desirable but not essential.
• Genuine passion for supporting people living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor care staff on shift.
• Deliver high-quality, specialist dementia care.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to changes.
• Administer medication as needed.
• Maintain accurate care documentation.
• Promote a safe and supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Team-focused

Experience with dementia care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant - Full Time (Days) – AV1863

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Hours: 36 hours per week (paid breaks included)

Salary: £16.00 per hour

About the Service

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Care Assistant on behalf of a small, specialist residential service in Worthing that supports 28 residents living with a range of dementia and cognitive conditions, including Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's Disease, and Schizophrenia.

The service delivers high-quality, person-centred dementia care within a small, homely setting, enabling staff to build strong, meaningful relationships with residents. Care is provided using Dementia Care Mapping, a nationally recognised approach endorsed by the National Institute for Health & Clinical Excellence (NICE), alongside modern, evidence-based therapies.

Residents are supported in a warm, inclusive environment that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a close-knit team in a 28-bed service. You will take a leadership role on shift, supporting colleagues while ensuring residents receive outstanding specialist dementia care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and mentor care staff on shift
• Deliver high-quality, specialist dementia care tailored to individual needs
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes
• Administer medication (training provided if required)
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care documentation
• Promote a calm, safe, and supportive environment

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant in a care setting
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Medication training (advantageous but not essential)
• Compassionate, professional, and team-focused approach
• A genuine passion for supporting people living with dementia

Why Apply?

This role offers £16.00 per hour, 36 hours per week with paid breaks, and the chance to work in a small, specialist dementia service where high standards of care and teamwork are genuinely valued. You'll make a meaningful difference every day.