Senior Care Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver exceptional care to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, ensuring residents' needs are met, and providing a nurturing environment. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, with leadership experience preferred. The role offers flexibility in hours to support a work-life balance.

Benefits

Simply Health cashback benefits

Early Pay access

Discounts on various retailers

Free criminal record checks

Pension scheme

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a care environment.
• Caring approach towards residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing, dressing, and meals.
• Ensure a good work-life balance with flexible hours.
• Care for residents as if they were family.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.

Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant for Maria Mallaband Care Group we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care or as a Community Support Worker.

We offer our care staff flexible hours on full or part time basis over the 7 day week to offer a good work-life balance.

*Candidates must have their level 2, with Senior Care experience and be willing to complete their Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained) in order to be considered for this role.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

About You:

Above all, we’re looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people’s lives. Our successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:

Experience of leading a team.

A committed and organised approach.

A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Flexible to work shifts.

If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.

Additional experience desirable for this role:

Previous experience working in a Care Home environment (Essential).

Experience of working as a Senior Care Assistant (Essential).

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential to commence in the role, although essential to complete on successful appointment of the role if not already obtained and much already have your level 2)

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey as a Senior Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!

Furze Hill Lodge

Furze Hill Lodge is a Tudor-style building based in Kingswood, Surrey, that has been purposefully converted to suit the needs of 29 residents, many of whom are elderly, some recovering from illness or injury. Owned by care provider Maria Mallaband, Furze Hill Lodge is a luxurious accommodation that goes one step further than most in ensuring that individuals enjoy their stay, with en suite facilities and landscaped grounds to enjoy. All Maria Mallaband homes provide residents with personalised care packages that are compiled by a number of health professionals to ensure all conditions, health issues and personal tastes are accounted for.