Care Assistants & Senior Care Assistant (Elderly Care) | Female Only | Petersfield

Experienced Care Assistant & Senior Care Assistant – Residential Care Homes

We are looking for experienced Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants to join our dedicated teams at Downs House and Stroud House Residential Care Homes in Petersfield.

You will be supporting older people, including those living with dementia and complex needs, to live with dignity, comfort and independence.

This is a role for individuals who already have hands-on care experience in a residential or nursing environment and are confident delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Available Roles

• Care Assistants peripatetic roles - Downs House & Stroud House
•  24 hours per week – £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
  Peripatetic Roles only - Drivers required (to cover both homes)
  

• Care Assistant - Stroud House
• Days 30 hours per week - £13.70 per hour  + weekend enhancements 
• 7am - 1pm / 8am - 2pm / 2pm -8pm including alternate weekends

•  Care Assistants - Downs House
• Days - 36 - 42 hours per week - £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
• Nights - 36 hours per week

• Senior Care Assistant - Downs House
• Nights - 36 hours per week – £14.20 per hour + weekend enhancements
  

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)

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 records
• Liaising with families and healthcare professionals
• Supporting and mentoring staff
• Promoting high standards of person-centred care

Important Information

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: 29th June. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found.