Senior Care and Support Assistant

About The Role

Join Our Caring Community at Fairlawn!

Role: Senior Care & Support Assistant

Location: Fairlawn Care Home, St Mary’s Road, Ferndown, BH22 9HB

Pay: £13.80 per hour

Hours: Full-time, alternate weekend working

Shift Pattern: 07:45 – 20:00

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.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development.
• Support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Deliver person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encourage residents to remain independent and active.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Build genuine friendships with residents.
• Create a positive, team‑focused atmosphere.
• 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.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme.
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

Additional Requirements

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

Ready to join us? Apply today and become part of something truly special.

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