SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; 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

Reward Vouchers

Company Awards

Job summary

Merriman Grange, part of Cinnamon Care Collection, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Worthing for full-time night shifts. You will join a dedicated team delivering compassionate care to residents, with a focus on independence and dignity.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in care, NVQ3 or equivalent, and knowledge of CQC standards. Supervisory experience and medication administration are valued, with a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience with older people, including dementia.
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in care.
• Knowledge of care legislation and CQC Fundamental Standards.

Responsibilities

• Care for residential and dementia residents in a team setting.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to junior care staff.
• Administer medications and support care plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Team coordination

Effective communication

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

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.

Senior Care Assistant

• Full Time
• Worthing, UK
• 15.515.5 GBP / Year

£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