Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Buckingham. Applicants will assist residents with personal care activities and ensure their well-being with compassion and dedication. This role requires a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and offers flexible working hours with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for healthcare costs

Early Pay – access earned pay prior to payday

Discounts across multiple retailers

Pension Scheme with Nest

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a care home environment is essential.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities such as washing and dressing.
• Care for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Provide flexible hours on a full or part-time basis.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Organization

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

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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
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 a full- or part-time basis over the 7-day week to ensure 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.

Flexibility 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; much already have your Level 2).