Senior Care Assistant

Osbern Manor; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 1,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading care home as a Senior Care Assistant in Gillingham, where you will help manage the daily needs of senior residents and ensure exceptional care. Enjoy benefits like a free meal per shift, increased annual leave, and a caring work environment. If you are looking to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors, apply today!

Benefits

1 free meal per shift

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Company sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing day-to-day needs of residents.
• Delivering highest standard of care.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Customer service skills

Time management skills

Good communication skills

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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: 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Pay: £13.83 per hour

Contract: Part-time/BANK

Shift: Days OR 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!