Senior Care Assistant

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Widmerpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Widmerpool is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional care to residents. The role requires experience in social care, a commitment to quality, and effective communication skills. Successful candidates will work flexible hours and assist with personal care and team leadership. Benefits include a pension scheme, discounts, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company funded health plan

Early pay access

Discounts across multiple retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care Home environment is essential.
• Must be willing to complete Level 3 qualification if not already obtained.
• Leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Lead and support a team of care staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Experience in care

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

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!

Belvoir Vale Care Home

Belvoir Vale is situated in Widmerpool, just off the A46 and is registered to provide residential and dementia residential care for up to 62 residents.
The home is designed as a care village incorporating three care homes in grounds of over two acres. The purpose built care homes are ground floor, with all bedrooms having en-suite facilities. Belvoir Vale has a number of comfortable seating areas, dining rooms, a hair dressing salon and beautiful landscaped gardens.
Rutland House is a dementia specialist wing and has a 'memory cafe'', sweet shop and garden room, for residents and visitors to enjoy. Belvoir Vale has an array of personalised and social activities for residents to participate in, along with good food, companionship and offering residents choice every step of the way.