Senior Care & Support Assistant

Company: Care South
Apply for the Senior Care & Support Assistant
Location: Poole
Job Description:

Position

Senior Care & Support AssistantLocation: Elizabeth House, Dolbery Road, Parkstone, Poole BH12 4PXPay: £13.80 per hourHours: Full‑time and part‑time available, including alternate weekend working.Shift pattern: 07:45 – 20:00.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide day‑to‑day supervision and support to Care Assistants.
  • Deliver personalised care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Promote independence and dignity in all aspects of care.
  • Act as a point of escalation for concerns or incidents.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration.
  • Strong communication skills and leadership potential.
  • Genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence.
  • Hold, or be willing to work towards, an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

Eligibility

  • You must be 18 years or older.
  • We are unable to offer visa sponsorship.

Benefits & Rewards

  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Paid induction and training.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Employee referral bonus scheme.
  • Free DBS check.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • Staff association.
  • Local staff reward programme.
  • On‑site learning and development team.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026