Night Senior Care Assistant

Wood Care Group; Swinton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood Care Group is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their family-run business. Candidates should have a Level 3 in Health & Social Care or be willing to train, with prior care home experience as a plus. This rewarding role involves assisting residents with personal care, leading shifts, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those in care. Enjoy a supportive environment with exceptional training and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development

Proud to Care employee recognition scheme

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Discount club membership

Refer a friend scheme (up to £100)

Access to Wage Stream

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Kind and caring individuals who want to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Experience leading a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities, including washing and dressing.
• Responsible for medication rounds and leading the shift.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant, we ask for you to care for our residents as if they were your own family, attending to their physical, psychological, and social needs. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and helping with meals. You will also be responsible for medication rounds and leading the shift.

We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.

"Become a key worker and make a difference"

About You:

We’re looking for kind and caring individuals who want to make a real difference in people's lives. You should also have:

• Level 3 in Health & Social Care or care certificate (training provided, so these are desirable but not essential).
• Previous experience in a Care Home environment (desirable but not essential).
• Experience of leading a team.
• A committed and organized approach.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

If you want to use your care experience and people skills in an organization that provides the highest quality of care, this is a rewarding place to work.

Other Duties:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home, participate in training, and support staff development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities, reduce the risk of abuse or neglect, and ensure adults are safeguarded respecting their choices and control.
• Adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.
• Provide evidence of completed training.
• Comply with fire procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Complete all required training.

Your Benefits:

Wood Care Group offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development
• Proud to Care employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking and close to transport links
• Great working environment
• Additional shifts available
• Discount club membership across various categories
• Employee of the month
• Long service awards
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £100 per referral)
• Overtime rates
• Access to Wage Stream for cash out of wages
• Monthly overtime raffle
• Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Program
• My Healthy Advantage App for health resources
• Opportunities for trips and activities with residents

"Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare of residents and staff. We value great communication and continually seek to improve work-life balance for our employees." - Michelle, HR Manager

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