Senior Care Assistant

Woodland Grove; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to ensure high standards of care and support for our senior residents. Responsibilities include leading a care team, managing daily needs, and maintaining a clean environment. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time position based in Loughton, offering competitive pay of £13.83 per hour.

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays – an extra day off

Enhanced company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Ability to induct & supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Manage the day-to-day needs of our residents.
• Deliver the highest standard of care.
• Ensure all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Support family members and visitors.

Skills

Excellent people and customer service skills

Time management

Good communication skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility and reliability

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

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Are you passionate about providing exceptional care for our senior residents? We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team! As a leader in senior care, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day needs of our residents, ensuring the highest standard of care and maintaining a clean and tidy environment. If you have a heart for seniors and want to make a positive impact, apply now!

We
offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer
  all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Increased
  Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or
  more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to
  Work scheme – Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your
  health at the same time.
• Milestone
  Birthdays - get anEXTRAday off to celebratethat
  special birthday.
• Company
  sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement.
  (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a
  FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all
  permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition
  and staff appreciation initiatives.

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Ln, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: 42 hours per week

Pay: £13.83 per hour

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Shift: Nights

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high
quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our
Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new
colleagues. If you are an enthusiastic Care Team Leader who wants to make a
real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day-to-day needs of our residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.

What you need to succeed:

• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care
  or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing
  to sign up/ or working towards it)
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct & supervise junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Good communication skills – verbal (great communication
  within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to
  write and maintain care plans) & digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.

“Our
mission” is to
provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone
is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

If you’re
ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply
today!