Senior Care and Support Assistant

Company: CARE SOUTH
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Location: Poole
Job Description:

About the Role

Join Our Caring Community at Elizabeth House!

Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant

Location: Elizabeth House Residential Home, Poole BH12 4PX

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Hours: Full Time, Part Time & Bank

Shift Pattern: 08:00 – 20:00 (including alternate weekends)

Are you a dedicated individual who can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents, and lead by example to support and motivate our care teams?

You should have prior experience in care, including care planning and medication administration and hold, or be happy to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a care setting, including care planning and medication administration.
  • Strong communication skills and leadership potential.
  • A genuine passion for supporting others and promoting independence.

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.

Our Values

We uphold HEART values: Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect, and Teamwork.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
  • Delivering person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.
  • Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
  • Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
  • Building genuine friendships with residents.
  • Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

  • Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
  • Paid induction and training.
  • Employee referral bonus scheme.
  • Free DBS check.
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Life insurance.
  • NMC pin fees paid by us.
  • Staff association.
  • Local staff reward programme.
  • Onsite learning and development team.
  • Career progression.
  • Competitive pay rates.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

  • You must be 18 years or older.
  • We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026