Senior Care & Support Lead — Person-Centred Care

Care South; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction

Referral bonus

DBS check paid

Pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Career progression

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South, Wickmeads, Bournemouth, is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant to lead care teams and oversee day-to-day operations for residents. The role focuses on person-centred care, care planning, and medication administration, with a pathway toward NVQ Level 3.

You will supervise Care Assistants and work to maintain dignity and independence for residents. We offer full-time or part-time hours, with shifts 8:00–20:00 including alternate weekends, and a competitive hourly rate of £13.80.

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

Care experience

Care planning

Medication administration

Leadership potential

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

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

Job description

Care South, Wickmeads, Bournemouth, is seeking a Senior Care & Support Assistant to lead care teams and oversee day-to-day operations for residents. The role focuses on person-centred care, care planning, and medication administration, with a pathway toward NVQ Level 3.

You will supervise Care Assistants and work to maintain dignity and independence for residents. We offer full-time or part-time hours, with shifts 8:00–20:00 including alternate weekends, and a competitive hourly rate of £13.80.