Senior Care Assistant

Description

Senior Care Assistant

GBP14.75 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours – Day Shifts to include alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Awarded 'One of The UK s Best Companies to Work For

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Heathland House is a stunning 66 bedded luxurious residential and dementia care home situated in Ferndown, Dorset.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close–knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

You will need 2 years previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia – previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

We provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

Our team member benefits include: Paid Breaks Uniforms Staff Meals Nest Pension Employee Assistance Programme Care Workers Charity Spice of Life Discount Retail Scheme Cycle Scheme Eye Care Refer a Friend Scheme Reward Vouchers Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

Person Specification

Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aidsTeam player, self–motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptableAbility to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressureAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

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