Soar Recruitment is recruiting for a beautiful care home based in Petworth, West Sussex. This care home provide 4 types of care; Assisted Living, Dementia Care, Residential Care and Respite Care. The home is located in the countryside offering fantastic views, exceptional service and lovely rooms for their residents. As a Senior Carer, you will: * To provide leadership to the care staff within the care home * To provide care in accordance with the best practices, according to policy and under the direction of the manager * To act as a role model for other care staff in respect of day to day activities with particular emphasis on attaining National Vocational Qualification in Health and Social Care. * To build up good relationships with residents under his/her direct care and to provide them with daily care to help them maintain and improve, where possible, their independence, individuality and mobility. * Dispense medication, and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course). * Complete, observe & review care planning needs for residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures. * To maintain accurate and legible records of care provided. Complete other assessment documentation. * To assist residents to carry out their activities of daily living e.g. washing, dressing, eating and bathing. * To carry out all duties in a safe manner having regard to the Health and Safety of self, colleagues, residents and visitors to the Home. Requirements * NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or a commitment to undertaking this * Completed all mandatory training * Good communication skills (verbal and written) * Enjoy being active and supporting people in a residential elderly care setting * An understanding of dementia * Enjoy working creatively with clients * Be able to work flexible hours including some weekends * Ability to work alone and as part of a team Hours: 36 hours Shifts: 8am-2pm / 2pm - 8pm / 8am-8pm