Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care organization as a Senior Care Assistant, where you'll provide compassionate care and support to residents. This role requires a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care and offers flexible working arrangements. Be part of a dedicated team that values quality care and personal development.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Flexible working patterns

Training support and development opportunities

Pension Scheme with Nest

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or equivalent role in Social Care.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Lead a care team and address residents' physical and psychological needs.
• Provide support and training for junior staff as needed.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 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, and 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, 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 access.

**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, 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 on full or part-time basis over the 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.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

About You:

We’re looking for kind and caring individuals eager to make a real difference. The ideal candidate will have:

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

If you want to apply your care skills in an organization dedicated to quality care, MMCG is a rewarding place to work.

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Previous work in a Care Home environment (Essential)
• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant (Essential)
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential to start, must be completed upon appointment)

Apply now

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