Senior Care Assistant – Dementia & Mental Health - £13.00 per hour (reviewed in April)
Swanage (Transport provided from Poole & back!)
36 hours per week | 4–12 hour shifts | Flexibility for occasional nights
Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant — or a strong Care Assistant ready to step up into a senior role where you’re truly valued?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a small, friendly residential care home in beautiful Swanage, specialising in dementia and mental health support. This is a home with a real family feel, where residents are known as individuals and staff are supported, listened to, and appreciated.
And here’s the standout benefit…
Transport is provided from Poole to the home and back for every shift – making your commute easy, reliable, and stress-free.
The Senior Care Assistant Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key part in leading shifts and ensuring residents receive outstanding, person-centred care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting residents with personal care and daily living
Administering or supporting with medication (where trained)
Leading shifts and guiding Care Assistants on duty
Promoting independence, dignity, and choice at all times
Providing specialist support to residents living with dementia and mental health needs
Keeping clear, accurate care records
Communicating effectively with families and healthcare professionals
What We’re Looking For in a Senior Care Assistant
We’d love to hear from you if you:
Have previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant (or strong experience ready for the step up)
Have experience working with dementia and/or mental health
Hold (or are working towards) an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
Are confident leading a shift and supporting other staff
Are compassionate, patient, and reliable
Can be flexible, including occasional night shifts when required
Senior Care Assistant Hours & Shifts
36 hours per week
A mixture of 4 to 12-hour shifts
Flexibility required for occasional nights
What’s On Offer for a Senior Care Assistant
Transport provided from Poole to Swanage and back
Free uniform
✅ Free DBS check
Company pension scheme
Great career prospects and ongoing development
Supportive management team in a small, close-knit home
❤️ The chance to make a genuine difference every single day
For more information please apply now and Adam from Care First UK will call you asap
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