Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Oaklands House. This role involves supporting residents with personal care and medication administration in a team-focused environment. The ideal candidate is compassionate and eager to make a difference in people's lives. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including paid holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension

Paid holidays

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Kind, compassionate, and committed personality.
• Experience in personal care and administration of medication preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

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Senior Care Assistant

Oaklands House, Reydon

Bank day shifts - £13.60 per hour

Night shifts - 48 hours per week 8pm-8am(including every other weekend)- £13.90 per hour

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, Oaklands House.

Oaklands House is located in the seaside town of Southwold in Suffolk. The house is surrounded by five acres of mature woodland. Inside the home is a handsome entrance hall which leads on to a number of exquisite reception rooms. The stunning south-facing conservatory is ideal for peace and quiet but is also a popular meeting place for residents and guests.

Responsibilities

• 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

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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.