Senior Care Lead — Flexible Hours & Team Support

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care organization in Poole is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant. This full-time position involves providing supervision and support to care assistants, delivering personalized care, and promoting independence among residents. Candidates should possess experience in care settings and work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The organization offers competitive pay and a range of supportive benefits.

Benefits

Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid by us

On‑site learning and development team

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration.
• Strong communication skills and leadership potential.
• A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day supervision and support to Care Assistants.
• Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care.
• Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents.
• Foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Experience in care planning

Experience in medication administration

Passion for supporting others

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

A respected care organization in Poole is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant. This full-time position involves providing supervision and support to care assistants, delivering personalized care, and promoting independence among residents. Candidates should possess experience in care settings and work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The organization offers competitive pay and a range of supportive benefits.