Senior Care Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care for residents. This role involves assisting with personal care tasks and requires qualified candidates with care experience and leadership skills. Offering flexible working hours and opportunities for training and development, this position promises to make a significant impact in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Discount Benefits platform

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a team.
• Will to complete Level 3 qualification if not already obtained.
• Previous experience working in a care home.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents, addressing their physical and social needs.
• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Promote a good work-life balance with flexible hours.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

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 location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• 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.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off the total food bill
• 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 they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction, not taking colleague below National Living Wage

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant for Maria Mallaband Care Group, we ask you to care for our residents as if they are your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care, or as a Community Support Worker.

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

*Candidates must have their Level 2 qualification, with 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.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

About You:

We’re looking for kind and caring individuals who want a job where they can truly make a difference. The successful candidate will have:

• 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 best quality care, MMCG is a rewarding place to be.

Additional desirable experience includes:

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

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Senior Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group, please don’t delay and apply today!