Senior Care Assistant (Day)

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Greater London is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant. This role involves providing high-quality care to residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met. Candidates should possess experience in social care and be willing to further their qualifications. Join us to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while enjoying flexible working hours and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

Simply Health

Early Pay

Benefits platform

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team.
• Previous experience working in a care home environment.
• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Education

Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Level 3 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 as if 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 provide 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) 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).