Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in St. Neots is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team. You will support individuals with personal care, provide companionship, and maintain resident records. The role offers a competitive pay of £13.60 per hour for 36 hours a week and a comprehensive benefits package including a company pension, extensive training opportunities, and more. If you are dedicated to making a positive difference in people's lives, we invite you to apply today.

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 to care.
• Experience as a Care Assistant is advantageous but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo training and further develop skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassion

Personal care

Medication administration

Record keeping

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant

The Hillings, St Neots

£13.60 per hour

36 hours per week - 8am to 8pm (includes alternate weekends)

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 residential & Dementia home, The Hillings

The Hillings is a purpose built, single-storey home; but we always put heart and soul over bricks and mortar. We pride ourselves on our down to earth atmosphere and compassionate care, centred by respect, dignity and choice.

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
• 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.