Senior Care ASsistant

Job information

  • Location: Swanage, England
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Published: August 26, 2026

Senior Care Assistant – Days or Nights Available

New Luxury Residential Care Home – Swanage, Dorset – AV2031

Location: Swanage, Dorset
Pay: £14+ per hour – negotiable depending on experience
Shifts: Days or Nights Available
Hours: Full Time

About the Home

We are recruiting experienced Senior Care Assistants to join a brand-new, fully refurbished residential care home in the heart of Swanage.

The home offers a modern, high-quality environment with comfortable en-suite bedrooms, welcoming communal areas and landscaped outdoor spaces.

The service has a warm, family-run ethos and is committed to providing compassionate, person-centred care that promotes residents’ dignity, independence and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will support residents and provide leadership to the care team across either day or night shifts.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff
  • Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
  • Supporting residents with their daily routines and individual needs
  • Administering medication
  • Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation
  • Promoting residents’ dignity, comfort and wellbeing
  • Ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents
  • Supporting the smooth running of the home

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Experience working in a senior care role within a residential or care home setting
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, desirable
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • A compassionate, calm and proactive approach
  • Medication experience, desirable
  • A genuine passion for delivering excellent person-centred care

What We Offer

  • £14+ per hour, negotiable depending on experience
  • Day shifts available
  • Night shifts available
  • Full-time opportunities
  • Paid breaks
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Supportive, close-knit team
  • Modern, newly refurbished care environment
  • Opportunity to join a new and exciting service
  • A rewarding role where you can make a real difference

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact Jasmin:

Telephone: 01789 867181
Email: Jasmin@avonsearch.co.uk

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