Senior Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus

Free DBS check

Contributory pension

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

Care South in Ferndown is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant to supervise care staff and deliver person-centred care to residents. You will lead by example to ensure high standards of support and compassion are maintained in daily activities.

Applicants should have care experience, including care planning and medication administration, and be working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). Shift patterns run 08:00–20:00 with alternate weekend work.

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

Care experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Job description

Join Our Caring Community at Fairlawn!

Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant

Location: Fairlawn, 20 St Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Bank

Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 20:00, to include alternate weekend working

Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams? You should have prior experience in care, including care planning and medication administration, hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and be happy to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent). If you're passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Key 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.

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies, and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You’ll receive a comprehensive induction including:

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• 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.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.