Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Refer a Friend scheme to £1000 per ref

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and ApprenticeshipOpps

Blue Light Card discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Job summary

The Hillings, a Healthcare Homes Group care home in the United Kingdom, is seeking caring individuals to join our team on 33 hours per week with alternate weekends. Shifts run day-time from 8am to 8pm, supporting residents with personal care, companionship, and daily activities.

We pride ourselves on a heart-led, resident-centred approach, with extensive induction, training through the Healthcare Homes Academy, and a wide range of benefits including a pension, referral rewards, and wellbeing

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

Job description

33 hours per week (includes alternate weekends) Day Shifts - 8am to 8pm

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, 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

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.