Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional care to residents. The role involves assisting with personal care, maintaining a nurturing environment, and requires a Level 2 qualification, with an opportunity to pursue Level 3. Flexible working hours are offered, enhancing work-life balance while making a meaningful impact in the community.

Benefits

Simply Health - cashback for prescriptions

Early Pay - access to earned pay

Discounts across retailers and leisure providers

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team.
• Previous care home experience (Essential).
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (Desirable but not essential to start).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities like washing, hygiene, and meals.
• Address physical, psychological, and social needs of residents.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

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 job location.

At Maria Mallaband Care Group, our people make us great, and we pride ourselves on teamwork.

Working with us offers excellent rewards & benefits, including:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access, and more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across 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 at Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will care for residents as if they were your own family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and meals. We welcome applicants with experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care, or as a Community Support Worker.

We offer flexible hours, full or part-time, over a 7-day week to promote work-life balance.

*Candidates must have their Level 2 qualification, 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:

We seek kind, caring individuals eager to make a real difference. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience leading a team
• A committed, organized approach
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work shifts

If you want to apply your care experience and people skills in a quality-focused organization, MMCG is a rewarding place to work.

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Previous care home experience (Essential)
• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant (Essential)
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (Desirable but not essential to start; required to complete upon appointment if not already obtained)

Apply now

If you're ready to begin your journey as a Senior Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group, apply today!