Care Assistant & Senior Care Lead — Flexible Shifts

Company: South Downs Residential Group Limited
Apply for the Care Assistant & Senior Care Lead — Flexible Shifts
Location: Sheet
Job Description:

Available Roles

  • Female Care Assistant – Day Shift (peripatetic)
  • Downs House & Stroud House – 24 hours per week – £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancementsDrivers required (to cover both homes)
  • Female Care Assistant – Night Shift
  • Downs House – 36 hours per week – £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
  • Female Senior Care Assistant – Night Shift
  • Downs House – 36 hours per week – £14.20 per hour + weekend enhancements

What We Offer

  • Flexible contracts available
  • Paid training and ongoing development
  • Structured induction programme
  • Supportive management team
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee referral bonus scheme
  • Career progression opportunities

About Our Homes

Downs House is a welcoming 46-bed residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred elderly care in a calm and supportive environment.

Stroud House is a specialist 25 bed residential care home supporting older people, including those living with complex dementia.

Our values

At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility – and these guide everything we do in our homes.

Your Role

Care Assistant responsibilities include:

  • Supporting residents with personal care and daily living
  • Providing companionship and emotional support
  • Assisting with mobility and wellbeing checks
  • Supporting residents living with dementia
  • Maintaining accurate care records
  • Working as part of a supportive care team

Senior Care Assistant responsibilities include:

  • Leading shifts and supporting the care team
  • Administering medication
  • Updating care plans and recordsLiaising with families and healthcare professionalsSupporting and mentoring staff
  • Promoting high standards of person-centred care

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

  • Kind and compassionate
  • Reliable and professional
  • Strong team players
  • Passionate about elderly care

What we offer

  • Holiday entitlement pro rata to hours worked (including bank holidays)
  • Full training and ongoing development
  • Structured induction and onboarding
  • Supportive management team
  • Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
  • Employee referral bonus scheme (£200 on joining + £300 after 1 year, T&Cs apply)

Important Information

  • These Care Assistant roles are a Female-only positions due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.
  • These roles are not eligible for employer sponsorship. Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.
  • Enhanced DBS check required following offer.

Apply Today

Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk Call: 07484 482896 – No CV required – get in touch today.

Closing date: 6th July. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: July 16th, 2026