At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dedicated care team, providing high-quality support to residents.
- Company: Luxury care home focused on warmth, professionalism, and compassion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, private medical insurance, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Join an award-winning organisation with long-term career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of older people while enjoying a supportive work environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Senior Care Assistant and a passion for supporting older individuals.
The predicted salary is between 12.6 - 15.4 £ per hour.
Full Time | Fareham
Salary: £33,471.36 per annum
About The Home
Luxury country house style living for the older generation. The House offers residential, respite, and day care in a beautiful, purpose-built setting where people truly feel at home. When residents join us, they become part of a big family, receiving individual care of the highest quality in a safe, welcoming environment where independence, dignity, and personal choice are always respected. The Home is built on warmth, professionalism, and compassion. Despite its grandeur, the home is welcoming, inclusive, and more accessible than you might expect.
The Role
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join the dedicated team at our purpose-built Residential Care Home in Fareham. The home provides both permanent residential care and short-term respite care, with a separate specialist dementia unit supporting residents with dignity, happiness, and individuality at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and support the night care team
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred dementia and residential care
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes
- Administer medication (training provided if required)
- Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date care records
- Promote a calm, safe, and supportive night-time environment
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant within a care home
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
- Medication training (advantageous but not essential)
- A caring, professional, and team-focused approach
- A genuine passion for supporting older people to live fulfilling lives
What We Offer
- Ongoing training and development, including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ Level 5
- Competitive salary
- Company pension scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 28 days annual leave
- Discounted/free meals on shift
- No DBS fees
- Employee Assistance Programme to support health and wellbeing
- Blue Light Card with retail and hospitality discounts
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- The chance to be part of an award-winning organisation
Our Ethos
We are proud to be a family-orientated, professional, hard-working, and client-led organisation – and we believe work should be enjoyable too. Management promotes a happy, supportive atmosphere, knowing this directly enhances the quality of life for both residents and staff.
Senior Care Assistant - £33,471.4 A Year in Hampshire employer: The Home
Join our award-winning Residential Care Home in Fareham, where we prioritise a family-oriented and supportive work culture. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll benefit from ongoing training, competitive salary, and a range of perks including private medical insurance and a company pension scheme, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents. We believe in fostering employee growth and well-being, ensuring that your career progression is as fulfilling as the care you provide.
