Job Posted: 11 September 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £12.71 - £13.25 per hour CARER/SENIOR
• Industries: Health & Social Care

Care Assistants & Senior Care Assistants – Days and Nights

Lake View Care Home – English Oak Care Homes
Location: Blackwater Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3BJ
Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Shifts: Days 8am–8pm or Nights 8pm–8am
Pattern: Two-week rolling rota, including alternate weekends
Contract: Permanent

Care Assistant – £12.71 per hour
Senior Care Assistant – £13.25 per hour

Join the team at Lake View

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants and Senior Care Assistants to join our team at Lake View Care Home, with opportunities available on both day and night shifts.

Lake View is a distinctive care home in Newport on the Isle of Wight, operated by English Oak Care Homes and specialising in supporting people living with memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's.

Our home offers a welcoming country-house-hotel atmosphere and a vibrant community, supported by a comprehensive activities programme and facilities designed to enhance wellbeing, independence and dignity.

Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant looking for your next role or an established Senior Care Assistant ready to take greater responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.

Care Assistant

As a Care Assistant, you'll provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to our residents, helping them feel comfortable, safe and valued.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting residents with personal care, including bathing, dressing and grooming

• Supporting mobility and daily routines in accordance with individual care plans

• Providing companionship and emotional support

• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing and reporting changes or concerns promptly

• Following care plans accurately

• Maintaining accurate care records using our IT systems

• Communicating effectively with residents, families and colleagues

• Supporting care colleagues throughout the shift

• Supporting residents with end-of-life care where required

• Promoting independence, dignity and respect at all times

What we're looking for:

• Knowledge and experience of dementia care

• A genuine passion for caring for others

• A compassionate, reliable and team-focused approach

• Willingness to work alternate weekends

• End-of-life care experience is desirable

Senior Care Assistant 

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll take a leading role in ensuring our residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care. You'll provide hands-on support while guiding and supporting the care team throughout your shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, supporting and motivating the care team

• Providing personal and emotional care to residents living with dementia

• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing and responding promptly to changes

• Administering medication safely and accurately

• Maintaining detailed and accurate care records and reports

• Ensuring care plans are followed and high standards are maintained

• Encouraging independence, dignity and respect in every interaction

• Supporting new colleagues and contributing to a positive, team-focused environment

• Taking responsibility for the smooth and safe running of the shift

Essential requirements for the Senior Care Assistant role:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

• Previous experience in a senior care role

• Experience supporting people living with dementia

• Proven ability to lead or manage a shift

• Willingness to work alternate weekends

Desirable:

• Medication administration/eMAR training

• End-of-life care experience

Why join Lake View?

At Lake View, you'll be part of a supportive team where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged.

We offer:

• Permanent, full-time employment

• 36 hours per week

• Day or night shift opportunities

• Company pension

• Free meals on shift

• Free on-site parking

• Ongoing training and development

• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career in care

• Entry into monthly staff lottery 

Our Values

Our philosophy is simple: we wouldn't want anyone to live somewhere we wouldn't want to stay ourselves.

Everything we do is guided by:

Compassion – showing kindness, understanding and empathy
Respect & Dignity – treating every person as an individual
Commitment to Quality – always striving to do better
Teamwork – supporting and learning from one another
Improving Lives – making a meaningful difference every day

If you're passionate about providing excellent care and would like to join a supportive team where you can make a genuine difference to residents' lives, apply today to join Lake View Care Home.

Please indicate in your application whether you are applying for the Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant position and whether you are looking for day or night shifts

Work authorisation: United Kingdom required
Work location: In person