Senior Care Assistant – Dementia & Mental Health
£13.00 per hour (pay review in April)
Swanage – Transport provided from Poole!
36 hours | 4–12 hr shifts | Occasional nights
We’re supporting a small, friendly residential home in Swanage specialising in dementia and mental health care. This is a warm, family‑style service where staff are genuinely valued, you’ll even get free transport from Poole for every shift.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll help lead shifts and ensure residents receive high‑quality, person‑centred care, including:
Personal care & daily living support
Medication administration (if trained)
Supporting & guiding Care Assistants
Clear care documentation
Promoting dignity, choice & independence
Dementia and mental health support
About You
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Have Senior Care experience, or strong Care Assistant experience ready to step up
Have dementia and/or mental health experience
Hold (or are working towards) NVQ Level 2/3
Are confident leading shifts
Are compassionate, reliable, and flexible for occasional nights
What’s On Offer
Transport from Poole provided
Free uniform
✅ Free DBS
Company pension
Development & career prospects
Supportive, close‑knit team
❤️ A role where you genuinely make a difference
This role would also suit candidates currently working as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Senior Carer, Shift Leader, Lead Care Assistant, Care Supervisor, Care Coordinator, or an experienced Care Assistant ready to step up