Senior Care Assistant (Elderly Care) Female | Petersfield, Hampshire | Medication trained

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Senior Care Assistant - Night Shift Role at Downs House, Petersfield

We are recruiting a Senior Care Assistant (Medication Trained) to join our night team at Downs House Residential Care Home in Petersfield, Hampshire.

Downs House is a welcoming 46-bed residential care home located close to Petersfield town centre, providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people in a warm and supportive environment.

This is a key senior night role where you will take responsibility for delivering safe, compassionate care and supporting the team to maintain high standards throughout the night.

If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant (Medication Trained) looking for a stable, well-supported night role where your skills make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Downs House, Petersfield, Hampshire
Hours: 36 hours per week (Nights)
Salary: £14.20 per hour (reviewed annually) + weekend enhancements
Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Downs House

Downs House is a 46-bed residential care home offering a calm, friendly, and supportive environment for residents and staff.

We focus on:

• dignity and respect
• consistent, high-quality care
• strong team support
• meaningful relationships with residents

Your Role as Senior Care Assistant (Medication Trained)

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital role within the night team, ensuring residents receive safe, attentive, and person-centred care throughout the night.

You will also support and guide other care staff on shift.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care during night shifts
• Administer medication safely and accurately (essential)
• Support residents with dignity, independence, and respect
• Carry out regular welfare checks
• Monitor and report changes in resident wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records and handovers
• Support and guide junior staff on shift
• Ensure a safe and calm overnight environment

Who we are looking for

• Experienced Senior Care Assistant in elderly care
• Medication trained (essential)
• Confident working night shifts with responsibility
• Calm, reliable, and emotionally resilient
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Able to support and guide junior staff
• Compassionate and patient approach to care

What we offer

• £14.20 per hour + weekend enhancements
• 36 hours per week (consistent night rota)
• 29 days holiday (pro rata)
• Ongoing training and career development
• Structured induction and onboarding
• Supportive management team
• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Stable, well-established care home environment

Important Information

This is a Female-only role due to a Genuine Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010 (Section 9, Part 1A).

Our values

At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility - and these guide everything we do in our homes.

Apply today

If you're ready to join Downs House Residential Care Home in Petersfield as a Senior Care Assistant (Nights), we'd love to hear from you. Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk | Call: 07484 482896

No CV? No problem - get in touch today.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

DBS check required following offer.

Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once filled.