Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks compassionate individuals to join their care team at Oaklands House. The role involves providing personal care, companionship, and supporting medication management for residents. Ideal candidates will have a caring disposition and a commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Extensive training is available for personal and professional development, with shifts spanning days and nights. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, ensuring a supportive work environment.

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

• Experience in personal care or willingness to learn and train.
• Ability to work weekends and long shifts.
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide companionship.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care and hygiene.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident health records.
• Administer medication and update charts.
• Support and lead the care team.

Skills

Personal care support

Compassionate communication

Medication administration

Job description

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.

Day Shifts - 48 hours per week 8am-8pm (including every other weekend) - £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.

Benefits

• 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.