Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Alderley Edge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Alderley Edge. This role involves attending to residents' personal care needs with a focus on empathy and quality care. The successful candidate will have experience in a similar position and a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Flexible working patterns are offered to support work-life balance and career progression opportunities are available.

Benefits

Simply Health benefits

Early Pay access

Discounted gym membership

Training support and development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working in a Care Home environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Attend to physical, psychological, and social needs of residents.
• Promote a good work-life balance through flexible hours.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Willingness to obtain Level 3 qualification

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.

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 the 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 colleagues below the National Living Wage.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant for Maria Mallaband Care Group, we ask you to care for our residents as if they are your own family, attending to 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 a full or part-time basis over the 7-day week to promote a good work-life balance.

*Candidates must have their Level 2 qualification, with senior care experience, and be willing to complete their Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained) 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 organized 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 organization 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 upon successful appointment if not already obtained; most candidates will already have their 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!