Details:
- Salary: £14.75 - Hour
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Ferndown Dorset South West
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Senior Care Assistant
£14.75 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 aids
Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing