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Senior Care Assistant – Dementia & Mental Health
£13.00 per hour (pay review in April)
Swanage – Transport provided from Poole!
36 hours | 4–12 hr shifts | Occasional nights
We’re supporting a small, friendly residential home in Swanage specialising in dementia and mental health care. This is a warm, family‑style service where staff are genuinely valued, you’ll even get free transport from Poole for every shift.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll help lead shifts and ensure residents receive high‑quality, person‑centred care, including:
Personal care & daily living support
Medication administration (if trained)
Supporting & guiding Care Assistants
Clear care documentation
Promoting dignity, choice & independence
Dementia and mental health support
About You
You’ll be a great fit if you:
Have Senior Care experience, or strong Care Assistant experience ready to step up
Have dementia and/or mental health experience
Hold (or are working towards) NVQ Level 2/3
Are confident leading shifts
Are compassionate, reliable, and flexible for occasional nights
What’s On Offer
Transport from Poole provided
Free uniform
✅ Free DBS
Company pension
Development & career prospects
Supportive, close‑knit team
❤️ A role where you genuinely make a difference
This role would also suit candidates currently working as a Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Senior Carer, Shift Leader, Lead Care Assistant, Care Supervisor, Care Coordinator, or an experienced Care Assistant ready to step upDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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