Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Main duties of the job

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are committed to supporting our care teams who work tirelessly for the benefit of our residents. We value compassion and dedication and offer opportunities for staff development within a supportive environment. As a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Southbourne Beach Care Home, you will be pivotal in maintaining the residents' well-being, ensuring care plans reflect their needs, and supporting them with medication. Responsibilities also include staff supervision, effective communication with residents and their families, and managing interactions with health professionals. Our ideal candidate will have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care, 2 years experience in a similar environment, and be capable of effective communication. Flexibility and a positive attitude towards supporting colleagues and residents are essential.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to enriching the life of residents in their later years. They believe in creating meaningful experiences and value the importance of having a supportive work environment for their employees. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' and operates over 100 care homes. By fostering a culture that empowers employees and offers a sense of value and belonging, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] ensures that both staff and residents receive the best possible care. This approach makes them a preferred choice for individuals seeking quality care and employment in the health and care industry.

Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.95 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1499858261
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Dorset, BH6 3DS

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Southbourne Beach Care Home in Bournemouth. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Senior Care Assistant will be tosupportand work alongside the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open,supportive, andinclusiveenvironment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Monitoringthe wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changeimpactingon care and care plans, ensuring that new needs aremet,and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Beinginvolved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing,monitoring,and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability tocommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to bothsupporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Beresponsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

ABOUT [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes and at least 2 years experience working in a similar care environment. They should possess the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, have a positive attitude, and be responsive and flexible.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

• Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Dorset, BH6 3DS
• Employer's website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/

Employer contact details

• For questions about the job, contact: Recruitment Team, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
• Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]