Senior Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cheltenham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for their purpose-built residential facility. The role involves supporting residents with various care needs, including dementia, in a family-oriented and professional environment. The position offers ongoing training, career opportunities, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

28 days annual leave

FlexEarn - early wage access

No DBS fees

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card discounts

Long term career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home is desirable.
• Medication training would be extremely advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in a purpose-built care facility.
• Provide care for residents with dementia and general residential needs.

Skills

Care Assistance

Medication Training

Education

NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Vacancy: Senior Care Assistant – AV1731

Hours: Full Time

Location: Cheltenham

Pay rate: £30,576.00 per annum

A Senior Care Assistant is required at our Client’s fantastic purpose built Residential Care facility situated in the centre of Cheltenham. The home offers the flexibility of respite care for short breaks andpermanent care for those who can no longer live at home. There is a separate purpose-built unit specialising in the care of residents who have dementia type illnesses in addition to support those residents with residential needs for up to 20 service users.

Benefits include...

• Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• Variety – no two days are the same!
• Long term career opportunities
• Annual Leave 28 days
• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Being part of an award-winning organisation

Our Client’s ethos is to be family orientated, professional, hard-working, client-led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home and an NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care is desirable. Also, medication training would be extremely advantageous.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.