Senior Care Assistant
Hollywynd Rest Home
36 hours per week (with overtime available)
We’re looking for a dedicated and confident Senior Carer to join our friendly team at Hollywynd Rest Home — a small, independent residential care home with a Good CQC rating.
You’ll be joining a well-established and supportive team with a long-standing Manager and Deputy, and a caring, stable staff group who are passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant you will:
- Run the shift when on duty, ensuring high standards of care and teamwork are maintained.
- Support, guide, and mentor care staff — leading by example on the floor.
- Work closely with the management team to maintain compliance and uphold our person-centered values.
- Work 36 hours per week, including every other weekend
- Have the opportunity for overtime when available.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about resident care and continuous improvement.
- Flexible, reliable, and confident in leading a team.
- Calm under pressure and able to make sound decisions.
- Keen to progress within their care career.
Qualifications & Experience:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred).
- Experience as a Senior Carer or in a similar leadership role within a care home setting.
What We Offer
- 36-hour contract with overtime available.
- Supportive, friendly team environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to progress into a more senior role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Worthing BN11 4JN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you hold a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)?
- Are you confident leading a shift and supervising a team of care staff?
- Are you able to work every other Saturday and Sunday, if required?
- Are you able to fulfill the shift pattern of 8am-2pm/2pm-8pm/8am-8pm
- Do you require sponsorship?
Experience:
- providing care: 5 years (required)
- Senior care: 2 years (required)
- Medication administration: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
