Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Auchinleck; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform discounts

Tastecard discount

Criminal record checks

Nest Pension

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering high-quality care to residents. You will oversee daily routines, assist with personal care, and support a compassionate, person-centered approach in a busy care home setting.

Applicants should have care experience, be flexible for shifts, and be willing to progress toward Level 3 Health & Social Care. This role offers a rewarding environment and opportunities for development within MMCG.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care or homecare team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Flexible to cover shifts and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff to deliver high-quality resident care.
• Monitor and document residents' physical, psychological and social needs.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain a safe, compassionate care environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care

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 Assistantfor 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 Careor as a Community Support Worker.

We offer our care staffflexible 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)