Senior Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care to residents. This rewarding role involves supporting older individuals with their personal care needs and engaging them in activities that enhance their well-being. Join a supportive environment where your leadership skills will shine, and every day brings the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those you care for. With a commitment to employee well-being and career development, this role offers a fulfilling career path in a compassionate community.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Access to training courses

Career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Access to wellbeing resources

Recommend a friend scheme

Family friendly policies

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Previous care experience in health and social care is essential.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants to provide quality care.
• Support residents with personal care needs and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Compassionate Care

Teamwork

Personal Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Education

Experience in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Senior Care Assistant (Days) based at Bradbury Grange, Whitstable

Available Hours:

Permanent - Full Time - 39 hours

Salary £15.51 per hour

Please note we are only accepting candidates currently living within a 45-minute commute of the Care Home

Are you passionate about helping people? Are you warm and compassionate? Are you looking to join a company who cares for their staff? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a highly supportive culture and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of employees. In addition, you will work alongside highly motivated colleagues in an environment of strong teamwork whilst also having fun. This is a hugely rewarding role and a career to be proud of where every day you will go home knowing you made a positive difference to the lives of older people. Plus, much more!

In addition to a highly competitive salary, we offer a lot more:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

About the role

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well. Duties will be varied and include supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing. In addition, you will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records. Every day will be different, and you will have the opportunity to use your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

About the home

Bradbury Grange care home in Whitstable

Bradbury Grange provides compassionate residential and dementia care for up to 50 residents in a warm, family-like environment. Located in Whitstable, just a mile from the seafront, our home offers comfortable, beautifully furnished ensuite rooms, designed to make residents feel truly at home.

At Bradbury Grange, we believe in supporting independence while offering peace of mind with 24 hour care tailored to individual needs. Our dedicated, professional team works closely with residents and their families to create personalised care plans, ensuring every detail is considered.

Residents enjoy bright, spacious rooms, access to large, landscaped gardens with a summer house, and a lively coffee shop. Our activities calendar is always full, featuring award winning music therapy, regular outings, and events. We also have a hair salon, reflexology services, and the support of a dedicated Chaplain and volunteers. Bradbury Grange is a place where residents can thrive, supported in a caring and engaging community.

About you

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be passionate about caring for older people, have previous care experience in health and social care. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care. You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.

If you want to know more then please apply via our website mha.org.uk