Days & Night Care Assistant | Elderly Care

Join SDR as a Day or Night Care Assistant!

Location: Stroud House Petersfield
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 12.85 per hour (annual review)
Weekend Rate: 13.35 per hour
Hours: Full-time 36 hours per week (Nights) Part-time 18 hours per week (Days)

About Us

At SDR Care we are passionate about delivering personalised high-quality care in a safe and friendly environment where residents can lead fulfilling lives. We operate two care homes Downs House and Stroud House set in the beautiful Hampshire countryside.

Stroud House is a 25-bed residential care home providing specialist elderly residential care including dedicated support for residents living with complex dementia. We focus on creating a calm and reassuring environment where dignity comfort and emotional wellbeing are prioritised at all times.

Our experienced and compassionate team is committed to delivering person-centred care tailored to each individuals needs ensuring residents feel safe valued and truly at home.

The Opportunity

We have exciting opportunities for Day and Night Care Assistants to join our team at SDR Care.

Working in a dementia-focused home requires patience attentiveness and compassion. Many of our residents experience complex dementia which can include confusion memory loss anxiety disturbed sleep patterns and behaviours that require sensitive and skilled support.

As a Care Assistant you will play a key role in supporting residents with their daily routines and wellbeing.

Your Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant you will:

• Provide high-quality person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care and daily living tasks
• Assist with mobility continence care and repositioning where required
• Provide reassurance and emotional support to residents
• Respond promptly to call bells and resident needs
• Monitor resident wellbeing and report any concerns
• Support residents who may feel anxious disoriented or distressed
• Complete regular checks and accurate record-keeping
• Administer medication safely (where trained)
• Maintain a calm safe and welcoming environment
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care
• Uphold safeguarding and infection control standards

Day staff will support residents with daily activities meals and social engagement while night staff focus on comfort safety and reassurance during overnight hours.

Our Values

At SDR Care we are guided by our core values:

Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity Responsibility

If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to make a real difference this is the role for you.

What We Offer

Career Growth Ongoing professional training & development including dementia care
Equivalent of 29 Days Holiday Including bank holidays (pro-rata)
Pension Scheme Available where eligible
Supportive Induction & Probation A structured onboarding experience
Strong Management Support Guidance every step of the way
Employee Referral Bonus 200 each upon appointment and another 300 each at the one-year anniversary (Ts & Cs apply)

Accessible Location Petersfield is well connected with hourly train services from Waterlooville Havant and surrounding areas.

Who Were Looking For

Experienced Care Assistant Previous experience in a residential or dementia care setting preferred

Medication Trained Confident in administering and managing medication safely

Dementia-Aware & Person-Centred Understanding of complex dementia and the ability to respond calmly to behavioural and emotional needs

Compassionate & Reassuring Able to provide comfort and reduce anxiety for residents

Committed to Quality Care Upholding high standards with a resident-first mindset

Reliable & Responsible Able to work independently while remaining part of a supportive team

Observant & Proactive Recognising subtle changes in health or behaviour and escalating appropriately

Convenient Location - We currently welcome staff from Petersfield Waterlooville Havant and surrounding areas.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives. We use inclusive gender-neutral language and focus on strengths potential and what matters most to the people we support and our teams.

Apply Today!

If you are ready to step into a role where your skills experience and compassion will make a real impact wed love to hear from you.

If you dont have a CV please get in touch:

Some but not all companies within our Group hold a UKVI sponsorship licence. However current Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) allocations are extremely limited and we are therefore unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following acceptance of an offer.

Required Experience:

Manager