Job Description

Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Location:

Willow Lodge, Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8LB

Salary:

From 13.80 per hour

Hours:

Full-time, 36-48 hours per week (8pm-8am), on a 2-week rolling rota with alternate weekends

Contract Type:

Permanent

About Willow Lodge

Nestled on the Hampshire shore of Chichester Harbour, Willow Lodge offers retirement living in the peaceful village of Southbourne near Emsworth. Our beautiful care home provides a calm, supportive environment for residents living with dementia, where individuality, dignity, and happiness are at the heart of everything we do.

We're proud of our friendly, professional team who share a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care -- and we're now looking for experienced, dedicated

Day Senior Care Assistants

to join us.

About the Role

As a

Day Senior Care Assistant

, you will play a key role in ensuring the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our residents during the day. You'll lead a team of care staff, oversee care delivery, and provide hands-on support to ensure residents receive compassionate, person-centred care.

Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

Leading and supervising the care team throughout the shift Providing personal care and emotional support to residents living with dementia Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding promptly to any changes in health Administering medication safely and accurately (training provided if required) Maintaining thorough, accurate documentation Promoting independence, dignity, and respect in all aspects of care Supporting new staff and contributing to a positive, supportive workplace culture

About You

We're looking for caring and confident individuals who lead by example and take pride in delivering the highest standards of care.

Essential requirements:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care Previous experience in a senior care role Experience supporting individuals living with dementia Experience leading or running a day shift Willingness to work alternate weekends

Desirable:

Medication administration training (eMAR) End-of-life care experience

Why Join Us

At Willow Lodge, you'll be part of a close-knit team that genuinely cares about one another. We value your growth and will support you with ongoing training and development -- including opportunities to complete further NVQs and specialist dementia care qualifications.

Our Values

We believe great care starts with great people. Our philosophy is simple: we wouldn't want anyone to live somewhere we wouldn't want to stay ourselves.

That's why Willow Lodge feels like a welcoming country house -- elegant yet homely, where everyone is on first-name terms and residents feel proud to call it their own.

We value:

Compassion

- showing kindness, understanding, and empathy

Respect & Dignity

- treating everyone as an individual

Commitment to Quality

- always striving for improvement

Teamwork

- supporting and learning from one another

Improving Lives

- making a positive difference every day
If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team at Willow Lodge.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.80 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Private medical insurance
Application question(s):

Do you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK? Do you have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care? or equivalent?
Experience:

Dementia care: 1 year (required) Shift management: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person