Join SDR as a Day or Night Care Assistant! Location: Stroud House, Petersfield ✍️ Contract: Permanent Salary: £12.85 per hour (annual review) ⭐ Weekend Rate: £13.35 per hour Hours: • Full-time – 36 hours per week (Nights) • Part-time – 18 hours per week (Days) About Us At SDR Care, we are passionate about delivering personalised, high-quality care in a safe and friendly environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives. We operate two care homes – Downs House and Stroud House – set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside. Stroud House is a 25-bed residential care home providing specialist elderly residential care, including dedicated support for residents living with complex dementia. We focus on creating a calm and reassuring environment where dignity, comfort and emotional wellbeing are prioritised at all times. Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to delivering person-centred care tailored to each individual’s needs, ensuring residents feel safe, valued and truly at home. The Opportunity We have exciting opportunities for Day and Night Care Assistants to join our team at SDR Care. Working in a dementia-focused home requires patience, attentiveness and compassion. Many of our residents experience complex dementia, which can include confusion, memory loss, anxiety, disturbed sleep patterns and behaviours that require sensitive and skilled support. As a Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting residents with their daily routines and wellbeing. Your Responsibilities As a Care Assistant, you will: Provide high-quality, person-centred care Support residents with personal care and daily living tasks Assist with mobility, continence care and repositioning where required Provide reassurance and emotional support to residents Respond promptly to call bells and resident needs Monitor resident wellbeing and report any concerns Support residents who may feel anxious, disoriented or distressed Complete regular checks and accurate record-keeping Administer medication safely (where trained) Maintain a calm, safe and welcoming environment Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care Uphold safeguarding and infection control standards Day staff will support residents with daily activities, meals, and social engagement, while night staff focus on comfort, safety and reassurance during overnight hours. Our Values At SDR Care, we are guided by our core values: Kindness • Dignity & Respect • Calmness • Creativity • Responsibility If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to make a real difference, this is the role for you. What We Offer Career Growth – Ongoing professional training & development, including dementia care Equivalent of 29 Days Holiday – Including bank holidays (pro-rata) Pension Scheme – Available where eligible Supportive Induction & Probation – A structured onboarding experience Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way Employee Referral Bonus – £200 each upon appointment and another £300 each at the one-year anniversary (T’s & C’s apply) ✅ Accessible Location – Petersfield is well connected, with hourly train services from Waterlooville, Havant and surrounding areas. Who We’re Looking For ✔ Experienced Care Assistant – Previous experience in a residential or dementia care setting preferred ✔ Medication Trained – Confident in administering and managing medication safely ✔ Dementia-Aware & Person-Centred – Understanding of complex dementia and the ability to respond calmly to behavioural and emotional needs ✔ Compassionate & Reassuring – Able to provide comfort and reduce anxiety for residents ✔ Committed to Quality Care – Upholding high standards with a resident-first mindset ✔ Reliable & Responsible – Able to work independently while remaining part of a supportive team ✔ Observant & Proactive – Recognising subtle changes in health or behaviour and escalating appropriately Convenient Location - We currently welcome staff from Petersfield, Waterlooville, Havant and surrounding areas. Our Commitment to Inclusion We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We use inclusive, gender-neutral language and focus on strengths, potential and what matters most to the people we support and our teams. Apply Today! If you are ready to step into a role where your skills, experience and compassion will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. If you don’t have a CV, please get in touch: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk 07484 482896 Some, but not all, companies within our Group hold a UKVI sponsorship licence. However, current Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocations are extremely limited, and we are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following acceptance of an offer.