Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

An established care provider in Milton Keynes is seeking compassionate individuals to join their team as care assistants. This role involves supporting residents with personal care, providing companionship, and managing medication records. Training and development are provided to enhance your skills. Join a welcoming team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives and enjoy benefits such as a company pension, paid holidays, and well-being support.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Must be kind, compassionate, and committed.
• Experience as a senior care assistant is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo extensive training and development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring and compassionate attitude

Personal care assistance

Record keeping

Medication administration

Team leadership

Job description

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 Uvedale Hall. Uvedale Hall is set in beautiful gardens and offers residential and respite care for up to 29 residents. Our caring team of staff treat every resident like one of the family and there is a warm and welcoming feel to the home provided by a highly motivated and friendly team of staff. What would a typical day look like?

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.

What we offer

• 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.