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

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Join our friendly teams at Downs House and Stroud House Residential Care Homes in Petersfield.

We are looking for caring and reliable individuals to join our friendly teams at Downs House and Stroud House Residential Care Homes, supporting older people to live with dignity, comfort and kindness.

Whether you are experienced in care or looking for a rewarding new career, we will provide full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Available Roles

• Female Care Assistant - Day Shift (peripatetic)
• Downs House & Stroud House - 24 hours per week - £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements
  Drivers required (to cover both homes)

• Female Care Assistant - Night Shift
• Downs House - 36 hours per week - £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancements

• Female Senior Care Assistant - Night Shift
• Downs House - 36 hours per week - £14.20 per hour + weekend enhancements

What We Offer

• Flexible contracts available
• Paid training and ongoing development
• Structured induction programme
• Supportive management team
• Pension scheme
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Career progression opportunities

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

Who We're Looking For

We are looking for people who are:

• Kind and compassionate
• Reliable and professional
• Strong team players
• Passionate about elderly care

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)

Important Information

These 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: 6th July. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy sooner if suitable candidates are found.