Senior Care Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents, addressing their diverse needs. The role offers flexible hours and requires a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Ideal candidates will have previous care experience and strong leadership skills, making a positive impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Simply Health benefits

Early Pay access

Discounts across retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or similar role is essential.
• Must be willing to complete Level 3 qualification if not already obtained.
• Previous care home experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Lead a team and ensure quality care.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the job location.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, our people make us great, and we pride ourselves on teamwork.

Working with us offers excellent rewards & benefits including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – dine out with up to 50% off
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• 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 access.

**Benefit subject to deductions not taking colleagues below the National Living Wage.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will care for residents as if they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals. We welcome applications from those with experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in social care, or as a Community Support Worker.

We offer flexible hours, full or part-time, over a 7-day week to promote work-life balance.

*Candidates must have their Level 2 qualification, senior care experience, and be willing to complete their Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained) to be considered for this role.

About You

We seek kind and caring individuals eager to make a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience leading a team
• A committed and organized approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work shifts

If you want to apply your care experience and people skills in an organization committed to quality care, MMCG is a rewarding place to work.

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Previous care home experience (Essential)
• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant (Essential)
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential initially, but required upon appointment if not already obtained; Level 2 qualification is required)

Apply now

If you're ready to start your journey as a Senior Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group, please apply today!