Senior Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care facility is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Milton Keynes. This role involves caring for residents, including those with dementia. The position offers a supportive team environment, ongoing training, and long-term career opportunities. Ideal candidates have an NVQ in Health & Social Care and bring compassion and dedication to enhancing residents' quality of life.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5

Annual Leave 28 days

FlexEarn option for early wage access

Employee assistance program

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home is desirable.
• Medication training is extremely advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for residents, including assistance with daily activities.
• Support residents with dementia-type illnesses.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Vacancy: Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant – AV1737

Hours: Full Time

Location: Milton Keynes

Pay rate: £13.50 Per Hour

A Senior Care Assistant is required at our Client’s fantastic purpose built Residential Care facility situated in Newport Pagnell. The home offers the flexibility of respite care for short breaks andpermanent care for those who can no longer live at home. There is a separate purpose-built unit specialising in the care of residents who have dementia type illnesses in addition to support those residents with residential needs for up to 30 service users within a beautiful independent small residential care home setting.

Benefits include...

• Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
• Variety – no two days are the same!
• Long term career opportunities
• Annual Leave 28 days
• FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
• No DBS fees.
• Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
• Being part of an award-winning organisation

Our Client’s ethos is to be family orientated, professional, hard-working, client-led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Previous experience as a Care Assistant within a care home and an NVQ2/3 in Health & Social Care is desirable. Also, medication training would be extremely advantageous.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.