Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader – Luxury Retirement Home – AV1976A

Location: Alton, Hampshire
Salary: £37,440 Per Annum + Excellent Enhancements & Benefits
Hours: Full Time – Days Only

About the Home

Avon Search is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established nursing and dementia care home located close to the centre of Alton, Hampshire.

Part of a highly respected non-profit charitable foundation, this welcoming service is dedicated to providing exceptional care within a warm, friendly, and homely environment. Surrounded by attractive, mature gardens, the home has been thoughtfully designed to deliver outstanding care while promoting comfort, independence, dignity, and wellbeing for every resident.

The home provides specialist nursing, dementia, residential respite, and end-of-life care, alongside short-term respite stays for individuals recovering from illness or hospital admission and those requiring temporary support. With a compassionate and experienced team, the home is committed to delivering person-centred care that enables residents to enjoy fulfilling and meaningful lives.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant / Team Leader, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care while leading and supporting the care team throughout your shift.

Working closely with residents, families, nurses and colleagues, you'll help ensure the highest standards of person-centred care are consistently achieved. You'll act as a role model for the team, supporting colleagues while promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing for every resident.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the care team during day shifts
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Assisting residents with personal care and daily living activities
• Supporting medication administration and monitoring
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation
• Promoting a safe, positive and welcoming environment
• Encouraging residents' independence, wellbeing and engagement
• Mentoring and supporting junior members of the care team

About You

We're looking for someone who is passionate about providing outstanding care and enjoys leading and motivating others.

You will have:

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or similar role within a nursing, residential or dementia care setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia
• Medication administration experience (desirable)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A compassionate, proactive and team-focused approach
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional care

Benefits & Incentives

As part of a respected non-profit charitable foundation, you'll be joining an organisation that genuinely invests in both its residents and its people.

• £37,440 per annum
• Full Time Permanent – Days Only
• +10% enhancement for weekend shifts
• +10% enhancement for night shifts (where applicable)
• +20% enhancement for Bank Holiday working
• +80% enhancement for Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day
• Fully funded CHaPs (Care Home Assistant Practitioner) Programme
• Fully funded Leadership & Management training
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Supportive management team and friendly working environment
• Beautiful, purpose-built home with attractive landscaped gardens
• The opportunity to work for a respected non-profit charitable foundation that puts people before profit

Apply Today

For more information or to apply, please contact Lauren at Avon Search on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).