Senior Care Assistant

Oakland Care; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant in Eastbourne to lead a team, assist with personal care, and promote dignity and independence for residents. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in care, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, and excellent people skills. This full-time position offers various benefits, a competitive pay rate of £13.83 per hour, and the opportunity to make a significant difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Referral bonuses

Recognition initiatives

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Willing to work towards Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Health Care Assistants and acting as a positive role model.
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and daily living tasks.
• Delivering person-centred care and promoting independence.

Skills

Excellent people and customer service skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Caring attitude

Ability to induct, supervise and mentor junior staff

Flexible and reliable

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for supporting others? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our compassionate and hardworking team, helping us deliver exceptional person-centred care to our residents.

If you are a driven individual who values teamwork and can act as a positive role model, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Beechwood Grove, 44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH

Hours: 42 hours per week

Pay: £13.83 per hour

Contract: Full time

Shift: Days

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you enthusiastic and want to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing

• Leading a team of Health Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model and trusted point of support.
• Assisting with personal care, meals and daily living tasks.
• Administering medication (following training and guidelines).
• Updating care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Delivering the highest standard of person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing for every resident.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and hygienic environment.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

What you need to succeed

• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/or working towards it).
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct, supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Good communication skills – verbal (great communication within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) and digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.

Our mission

is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now!

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!