Senior Care Assistant £14.32 per hour plus company benefits Full Time - Day Shifts (but with flexibility to cover occasional nights) A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025! Awarded One of the UKs Best Companies To Work For Hartwood House is a stunning 50 bedded residential and dementia care home based in Lyndhurst. We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistant to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. You will predominantly be working day shifts however there is a need for flexibility to cover the occasional night shift. 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 an experienced Senior Carer who holds 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. We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development. 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. 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