Quality Care Specialist

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a regional role supporting care teams across designated services in the UK. A UK Driving Licence is essential and overnight stays may be required.

The role focuses on coaching staff, writing and evaluating person-centred care plans, and supporting the management of individual care needs to achieve high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior Care Assistant/Level 3 qualified.
• Experience of working in a Care Home setting is essential.
• Hands-on, on-the-floor coaching of staff.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and improvement methods.
• Experience checking care plan completion and staff observations.

Responsibilities

• Coaching staff on best care practice.
• Writing and evaluating person-centred care plans.
• Supporting management of individual care needs.

Skills

Senior Care Assistant

Level 3 qualification

Care home experience

Coaching staff

Regulatory standards

Care plan checks

Job description

About the Role

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to elevate your career and embark on a regional role supporting our Care Teams to deliver a great quality of life to the people living with us?

Please note this is a regional role and the successful candidate will support specific services in a designated area around the UK and therefore its essential that you have a UK Driving Licence. Due to locality, there may also be the need for overnight stays.

The main function of the role is to be deployed into a service which requires care support to achieve quality focused outcomes. Such as coaching staff on best care practice, writing and evaluating person centred care plans, supporting in management of individual care needs.

About You

• Senior Care Assistant/Level 3 qualified
• Experience of working in a Care Home setting is essential.
• A practical, 'hands on' approach - working on the floor guiding, coaching, and training staff
• Sound knowledge of regulatory standards, statutory requirements in a care home setting and of improvement methods with the ability to guide, coach and practically empower services to implement change.
• Experience of conducting checks care plan completion & staff observation - adopting the principle of showing the person, watching the person complete and providing feedback

Skills Required

• Experienced in supporting/ developing care teams
• Strong organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience of developing links with healthcare professionals and external organisations
• An ability to work flexibly to the needs of the service and organisation.

Alongside a competitive salary of £38,000 and a Car Allowance of £4000, we are pleased to offer the following industry leading benefits:

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay - Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Royal London
• Personal car leases via salary sacrifice
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Holiday Flex - purchase additional holiday
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague National Living Wage

Our commitment to ED&I

We believe in fostering an environment that celebrates diversity, values, inclusivity, and equity, where everyone's unique perspective is respected and appreciated. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background.

About us

We're among the UK's largest independent care providers, employing thousands of staff in over 80 homes across the country.

Investment in new technology and services is key to our reputation for high-quality care provision, as is our commitment to staff training programmes and our emphasis on progressive career paths.

Our vision is to be the best quality, most highly regarded Care Provider in the United Kingdom, and an employer of choice for care workers.

We truly understand...

That people are unique

this means everyone we care for is one of a kind, so we surround ourselves in their stories and we celebrate their individuality.

The importance of passion

it fills every one of us, it fuels our devotion for the people we care for, and it makes our homes happier.

That honesty is everything

no-one wants to think about the time when a loved one needs care, but we'll be here to help when that time comes.

That happiness comes with openness

we proactively support new friendships, new discoveries and better ways of living as our residents enter the next chapter in their lives.