Senior Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care provider in Reading is seeking dedicated care staff to provide high-quality support for elderly residents. Applicants should have an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care and live within a 10-mile radius of Reading. The role offers competitive pay, including enhanced rates at weekends, and a variety of staff benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Fully funded training

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Free on-site parking

Discounts with Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Candidates must live within a 10-mile radius of Reading.
• Passion for caring for the elderly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily needs.
• Give medication.
• Assist at meal times.
• Provide washing and dressing care.
• Support residents with their mobility.

Skills

Providing high standards of care

Medication administration

Mobility support

Education

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Description

• Required for our Maitland House care home in Reading
• 3 shifts during the week and alternative weekends (4 days in total).
• Shift patterns: Early: 7.00am to 3.00pm OR Late: 1.15pm to 9.00pm
• The role will involve provision of high standards of care to our elderly residents.
• Pay per hour Monday to Friday: £13.40 (Care shifts) and £15.60 (Senior Care shifts).
• £2.00 hourly uplift at weekends.
• If you are looking to build your career in care or just want to help us make our residents lives better, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' daily needs.
• Give medication.
• Provide washing, dressing, toileting and incontinence care.
• Assist at meal times.
• Support residents with their mobility.

Staff Benefits

• We offer a generous benefits package and a competitive rate of pay.
• Full induction into your role will be provided.
• Fully funded job specific training.
• NVQ's encouraged and funded together with access to optional training courses.
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance
• Sick pay in line with Terms and Conditions
• Free on site parking
• 3 x death in service cover based on annual salary
• Fully funded Blue Light Card giving access to numerous discounts in shops, restaurants and online.
• Full support from the management team.

Requirements

• Live in a 10 mile radius of Reading.
• Candidates must have an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Do you want to feel respected, valued and listened to? Our staff are our greatest asset. If you are passionate about the care of older people and want to make a difference, we would be delighted to have you on our team. We strive to ensure we offer a happy and supportive environment.

Please Note: All roles are offered subject to a satisfactory DBS and Right to Work check and two satisfactory references (one of which must be from your current/most recent employer). Abbeyfield do not offer sponsorship.