Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Senior Care Assistant to support individuals with personal care and promote companionship at St Leonards Court. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and numerous benefits including a pension scheme and paid holidays. Ideal candidates are kind, compassionate, and willing to learn, whether experienced or new to a senior role.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care is preferred but not required.
• Must be kind and committed to supporting residents.
• Willingness to complete training courses.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident records.
• Administer prescribed medication.
• Lead and support the care team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Personal care assistance

Medication administration

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant

St Leonards Court - Mundford

£13.20 per hour

Bank Shifts

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people's lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home, St Leonards Court.

Specialising in dementia care, St Leonards Court is set within a traditional, old building with plenty of character. The home is centred around the residents and is run by a passionate, hard-working team of dedicated staff who work closely together as a team.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable
• Supporting and leading our existing care team

Whether you are an experienced senior care assistant or are ready to take your first step into a senior role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

Benefits

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.