Senior Care Assistant

Location Ferndown
Discipline: Healthcare Assistants
Salary: £14.45 - £16.00 per hour (site-dependent)
Contact name: Suzanne Boon

Contact email: suzanne@sterlingcross.com
Job ref: DW/BH/11777/1
Published: 2 months ago
Startdate: ASAP

A great new opportunity has just come up for a Senior Care Assistant (HCA) to join the team at one of a selection of premium care homes in the Ferndown area, supporting top-level residential and respite care on the night shift.

The homes fall under one of the UK’s Top 20 Care Home Groups in 2024, well-known for providing high-quality, person-centred care for people needing a little extra support to live well. Each site is either purpose-built or lovingly refurbished to create a contemporary luxury home that can accommodate each resident’s own needs and preferences, and residents here have the added peace and quiet of the lovely Dorset countryside to enjoy.

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you’ll support the more advanced elements of care (such as medication and assessments) and mentor more junior members of the team, helping to maintain a comfortable overnight environment and a superb quality of life for the residents.

In return, the team can offer you a fantastic package for a truly rewarding career in care, including further specialist training, opportunities to gain new qualifications, and bespoke support to progress up the ladder; a £500 sign-on bonus* is also available to give you an extra-warm welcome onboard.

This is a permanent, full-time (36h or 44h) Senior Care Assistant position, nights only.

 

Person specification:

  • (Essential) Previous professional experience as a Care Assistant in an elderly care setting
  • (Essential) Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

 

Benefits / enhancements include:

  • £500 sign-on bonus*
  • Free learning and development opportunities
  • Unlimited access to Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
  • Health and wellbeing support
  • Recognition and reward schemes
  • Free on-site parking
  • Free uniform provided
  • Company pension scheme
  • And more!

*(T&Cs apply)