Overview
Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant
Location: Fairlawn, St Marys Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Hours: Full-time (including alternate weekends)
Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams?
What We’re Looking For
* 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.
Key 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.
Qualifications
* Experience in care, including care planning and medication administration.
* Happy to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
* Willingness to obtain required qualifications as needed.
* You must be 18 years or older.
Benefits
* Online/retail discounts - Blue Light Card
* Paid induction and training
* Employee referral bonus scheme
* Free DBS check
* Contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance
* NMC pin fees paid by us
* Staff association
* Local staff reward programme
* Onsite learning and development team
* Career progression
* Flexible working hours
* Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes
What You Need To Know
* You must be 18 years or older.
* We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.
Ready to Join Us?
If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.
Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews. Our HEART values guide our care: Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork. For more information, visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us. For questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
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