Senior Care Assistant: Dementia & End-of-Life Support

St Monica Trust; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

St Monica Trust in Sidmouth is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver daily holistic care, including personal support, mobility aid, nutrition and comfort for residents. You will help with dementia care, end-of-life support and infection control, while maintaining records and contributing to handovers and team meetings.

The role requires Level 2 in Care or equivalent, GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy, and good communication and teamwork for high‑quality care in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• GCSE maths and English at a minimum
• Level 2 in Care or equivalent qualification/experience
• Confident with using IT and basic Word/Email

Responsibilities

• Deliver day‑to‑day holistic care for residents, assisting with personal care, mobility and nutrition.
• Support residents with dementia and end-of-life care while maintaining safety and dignity.
• Record accurate care notes and participate in handovers and team meetings.
• Work with volunteers and therapy teams to encourage meaningful activities and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Numeracy

IT literacy

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in Care

GCSE maths & English

Tools

Word/Email

Job description

St Monica Trust in Sidmouth is seeking a Care Assistant to deliver daily holistic care, including personal support, mobility aid, nutrition and comfort for residents. You will help with dementia care, end-of-life support and infection control, while maintaining records and contributing to handovers and team meetings.

The role requires Level 2 in Care or equivalent, GCSEs in maths and English, IT literacy, and good communication and teamwork for high‑quality care in a busy setting.