Senior Care Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group; High Hesleden; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in High Hesleden is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate personal care for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily personal care activities and leading a team. Ideal candidates will have experience in care and strong communication skills. Training support and benefits are offered, including flexible working patterns and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company funded health cashback

Early Pay access

Discounts on retailers and leisure providers

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or similar role.
• Experience working in a Care Home environment.
• Must be flexible to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Lead and support a team.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role. As a Senior Care Assistant for Maria Mallaband Care Group, we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.

We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care or as a Community Support Worker. Above all, we're looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people's lives.

Our successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience: Experience of leading a team. A committed and organised approach. A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Flexible to work shifts.

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be. Additional experience desirable for this role: Previous experience working in a Care Home environment (Essential). Experience of working as a Senior Care Assistant (Essential). Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential to commence in the role, although essential to complete on successful appointment of the role if not already obtained and much already have your level 2).

Benefits

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children
• Early Pay - Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

Candidates must have their level 2, with Senior Care experience and be willing to complete their Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained) in order to be considered for this role. Become a Key worker and make a difference.

Maria Mallaband Care Group is a Disability Confident employer, which means we will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.