Senior Care Assistant

Methodist Homes; Colne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Methodist Homes as a Senior Care Assistant at Belvedere Manor in Colne, where you will lead a compassionate team providing top-quality care for elderly residents. With a focus on personal wellbeing, enjoy a competitive salary, generous benefits, and the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. Make a real difference in the lives of those you care for every day.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Life assurance

Discount scheme for retail stores

Access to training courses and qualifications

Genuine career progression

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Free uniform and DBS check

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Previous care experience required.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Kind and warm nature, capable of teamwork and using initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Previous care experience in health and social care

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant (Days) based at Belvedere Manor, Colne

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours per week

Salary £14.33 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

For more information about the role please review the attached job description.

About the home

Belvedere Manor care home in Colne

Belvedere Manor is a luxurious care home designed to provide exceptional residential and dementia care for up to 84 residents. This elegant home in Colne offers both long term and respite care within a warm, inviting setting. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with ensuite wet rooms, ensuring residents enjoy privacy and comfort, supported by 24 hour personalised care that allows them to retain their independence with peace of mind.

The heart of Belvedere Manor is its dedication to each residents individuality. Our compassionate team collaborates with residents and their families to create personalised support plans, while our passionate activities coordinators keep the calendar lively with engaging pursuits. Music therapy sessions, whether one on one or in groups, add a meaningful touch to residents days, and regular outings in our own minibus bring excitement and variety.

The homes landscaped gardens and patio areas provide serene spaces to relax, while the on site hair and beauty salon, coffee shop, and bar offer touches of everyday luxury. With the companionship of a dedicated Chaplain for pastoral care, residents are supported in every aspect of life, making Belvedere Manor a vibrant, nurturing community.

For more information about the home, please click here

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience in health and social care. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme. Click here to read more about this.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Recruitment agencies: please note, MHA do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies, regardless of whether they are on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). We only accept CVs from agencies that have been appointed and briefed by MHAs Talent Acquisition Team.