Care Assistant/Team Leader

Quantum; Bushey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend pay

Career development pathways

In-house training

Employee assistance programme

Company pension after 1 year

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Retail discounts

Job summary

Quantum Care is a no‑profit organisation delivering compassionate care to over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. The role involves leading a designated unit, reviewing care plans, and delivering personal care with a focus on dignity and wellbeing.

Applicants should hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care, with Level 3 or progression toward it desirable. An Enhanced DBS check is required, and training is provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Has a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Desirable Level 3 Diploma or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience delivering person-centered care to older residents in a residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role on a designated unit.
• Review and update individual care plans.
• Provide personal care to residents.
• Administer medications and support social activities on each shift.
• DBS check completed or in process when required.

Skills

Leadership

Care plan development

Personal care

Medication administration

Experience with older people

Team collaboration

Willingness to pursue Level 3 diploma

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness)

Job description

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.
• Reviewing and updating care plans.
• Giving personal care to residents.
• Administering medication and ensuring that social activities are provided during each shift
  Essential to hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Desirable to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Or willingness to work towards).
• You must have substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting and a real passion for leading and delivering outstanding care to our residents., An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check.
• Quantum Care is a noâ€'forâ€'profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and Make Every Day Matter. We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success.

In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstâ€'class inâ€'house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesâ€'driven workplace where your contribution truly matters