Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group; Needham Market; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend

Employee Assistance Programme to staff

Healthcare Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship (e.g

Blue Light Card

Recognition and Long Service

Job summary

Healthcare Homes Group is seeking a caring and dedicated individual to join the team at Uvedale Hall in Needham Market. You will support residents with daily personal care, provide companionship, and help maintain records, with training to progress toward a senior role.

We offer induction, a thorough training programme, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension, refer-a-friend scheme, mental health support, and discounts through the Blue Light Card. A supportive team awaits.

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred; induction and training provided.
• Ability to follow care plans and maintain resident records.
• Compassionate, kind and committed to residents.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable
• Supporting and leading our existing care team

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

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?

• 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.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 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.