Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

ISLAND HEALTHCARE LTD; Ewshot; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and snacks

Free uniform

Staff bus service

Job summary

Island Healthcare Ltd is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Northbrooke House on the Isle of Wight. The role is 35 hours per week on a 7am-2pm and 2pm-9pm rota, with flexible shifts and weekend work. The position pays £14.37 per hour plus a 10% weekend enhancement and attendance bonus, under T&Cs.

You will lead on shift, support residents with daily care, and help new carers settle in. The role emphasizes respect, compassion and teamwork within a family‑run care home.

Qualifications

• Leadership on shift and frontline guidance for new carers.
• Experience in care settings and delivering compassionate support.
• Good understanding of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily routines with dignity.
• Lead by example and guide the care team to maintain high standards.
• Welcome and train new carers, ensuring confidence on shift.

Skills

Leadership

Care experience

Safeguarding

DoLS

Digital records

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care (2/3)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

2026-09-26T00:00:00

Hampshire

Hampshire

GB

GU32 1BP

Any

2026-12-26T03:02:58.87

Due to the location of this role, applicants must live on the Isle of Wight or have confirmed plans to relocate. Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Northbrooke House, Isle of Wight

Hours: 35 hours per week 7am-2pm & 2pm-9pm - Shifts to worked flexibly over 5 days and working alternate weekends.

Salary: £14.37 + 10% weekend enhancement & attendance bonus T&C's apply

Join a team that feels like family. Lead with compassion. Deliver care you can be proud of.

We're looking for a Senior Care Assistant who leads with calm, confidence and care. Someone who sets the tone on shift, helps new carers find their feet, and makes sure every resident feels respected and looked after. This is a hands-on role with real impact. Thoughtful leadership, good decisions and quiet kindness can shape someone's whole day. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Work with people who care and have your back from day one
• Step into leadership. Your experience will be recognised and valued
• Grow your career with real training and progression opportunities
• Help new carers find their feet and build confidence
• Enjoy free hot meals, snacks and drinks on every shift
• Take paid breaks and get a free uniform throughout your time here

What Your Day Could Look Like

Every day is a little different. But it's always grounded in kindness, teamwork and good care. Here's what your shift might include:

• Support residents with personal care and daily routines, always with dignity and respect
• Lead by example. Guide your team and set the tone for great care
• Welcome new carers and help them feel confident and prepared
• Keep accurate records and contribute to updating care plans
• Spot and report any changes in residents' wellbeing, physical or emotional
• Step in when needed to keep the shift calm, caring and running smoothly

What We'd Love You to Bring

This is a leadership role, so we're looking for someone who can tick all of the following:

• You're kind, confident and reliable. Someone others naturally turn to
• You've worked in care and know what good support looks like
• Good understanding of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS
• You've got an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or you're working towards it)
• You lead by example and communicate clearly, even under pressure
• You're a thoughtful team player who others enjoy working with
• You're confident using digital tools to keep records clear and up to date

What Makes Island Healthcare Different

We're a family-run company, and we treat our staff and residents with the same care we'd want for our own families. For over 20 years, we've been part of life on the Island. We've built trust by doing the right things, the right way. That's why many of our team stay for years. They feel respected and proud of the work they do. Our homes feel like just that. Homes. They're welcoming, well-run, and full of people who care.

So if you want to do real work that matters, with people who truly care, we'd love to hear from you.

Due to the location of some of our homes, there is limited or no public transport available. However, we do provide a staff bus service to Newport and Ryde for our Havenstreet locations.

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Due to the location of this role, applicants must live on the Isle of Wight or have confirmed plans to relocate. Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Location: Northbrooke House, Isle of Wight Hours: 35 hours per week 7am-2pm & 2pm-9pm - Shifts to worked flexibly over 5 days and working alternate weekends. Salary: £14.37 + 10% weekend enhancement & attendance bonus T&C's apply Join a team that feels like family. Lead with compassion. Deliver care you can be proud of. We're looking for a Senior Care Assistant who leads with calm, confidence and care. Someone who sets the tone on shift, helps new carers find their feet, and makes sure every resident feels respected and looked after. This is a hands-on role with real impact. Thoughtful leadership, good decisions and quiet kindness can shape someone's whole day. If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you. Why You'll Love Working Here We know how important it is to feel supported and valued at work. Here's what you can expect: Work
with people who care and have your back from day one Step into leadership. Your experience will be recognised and valued Grow your career with real training and progression opportunities Help new carers find their feet and build confidence Enjoy free hot meals, snacks and drinks on every shift Take paid breaks and get a free uniform throughout your time here What Your Day Could Look Like Every day is a little different. But it's always grounded in kindness, teamwork and good care. Here's what your shift might include: Support residents with personal care and daily routines, always with dignity and respect Lead by example. Guide your team and set the tone for great care Welcome new carers and help them feel confident and prepared Keep accurate records and contribute to updating care plans Spot and report any changes in residents' wellbeing, physical or emotional Step in when needed to keep the shift calm, caring and running smoothly What Would You Bring This is a leadership role, so we're looking for someone who can tick all of the following: You're kind, confident and reliable. Someone others naturally turn to You've worked in care and know what good support looks like Good understanding of safeguarding, MCA and DoLS You've got an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or you're working towards it) You lead by example and communicate clearly, even under pressure You're a thoughtful team player who others enjoy working with You're confident using digital tools to keep records clear and up to date What Makes Island Healthcare Different We're a family-run company, and we treat our staff and residents with the same care we'd want for our own families. For over 20 years, we've been part of life on the Island. We've built trust by doing the right things, the right way. That's why many of our team stay for years. They feel respected and proud of the work they do. Our homes feel like just that. Homes. They're welcoming, well-run, and full of people who care.So if you want to do real work that matters, with people who truly care, we'd love to hear from you. Due to the location of some of our homes, there is limited or no public transport available. However, we do provide a staff bus service to Newport and Ryde for our Havenstreet locations TPBN1_UKTJ