Senior Care Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Whitwood; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A caregiving organization in Whitwood is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide essential support to residents, ensuring their physical and psychological well-being. Candidates should have a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care and prior experience in a similar role. This position offers flexible working patterns and various benefits, including health cashback, employee assistance programs, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company funded health cashback

Access to earned pay before payday

Employee discounts

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Previous experience in social care or as a community support worker.
• Committed, organized approach, confident communicator.
• Willingness to complete required qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care activities such as washing and assisting with meals.
• Assist residents with psychological and social support.
• Support team as a senior member and lead activities.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Care Assistant

Team leadership

Effective communication

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable)

Job description

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
• Assist residents with psychological and social support.
• Support the care team as a senior member and lead activities whenever required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care or as a Community Support Worker.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Committed and organised approach; confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Flexible to work shifts.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential for commencement; required to complete on successful appointment if not already obtained).
• Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care required; willing to complete Level 3 if not obtained.

Disability Inclusive Employment

We are a Disability Confident employer and will provide an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the role. We are committed to supporting all candidates.

Benefits & Rewards

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access + 4 children coverage.
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday.
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• 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.
• Probationary period of 12 weeks before benefits accessed – benefits require completion of the 12‑week probationary period.
• Work‑life balance with flexible hours on full or part‑time basis over the 7‑day week.

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