Care Assistant

Oakland Care; Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Increased annual leave

Cycle to Work

Extra day off for birthdays

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition program

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to lead a team of Care Assistants and deliver outstanding care to our senior residents. You will manage day-to-day needs, ensure a clean and safe environment, and support families and visitors.

With at least 2 years in care, you will hold Level 3 Health and Social Care or be working towards it, be trained in medication administration, and demonstrate excellent communication, time management, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or working towards it).
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day-to-day needs of residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.

Skills

People skills

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Medication administration

Staff supervision

Flexibility

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care for our senior residents? We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team! As a leader in senior care, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day needs of our residents, ensuring the highest standard of care and maintaining a clean and tidy environment. If you have a heart for seniors and want to make a positive impact,

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards., colleagues.

If you are an enthusiastic Care Team Leader who wants to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day-to-day needs of our residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.
• At least a minimum of 2 years' experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/ or working towards it)
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct & supervise junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Good communication skills - verbal (great communication within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) & digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.