Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents. This role involves assisting with personal care, leading a team, and ensuring residents' needs are met. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and qualifications, and the opportunity for flexible working hours is available.

Benefits

Simply Health – company-funded healthcare

Early Pay – access to earned pay

Discounts across multiple retailers

Flexible working patterns

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or similar role.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification if not already obtained.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities like washing and dressing.
• Address physical, psychological, and social needs of residents.
• Lead a team and promote a positive care environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

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 multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality, etc.
• An exclusive Tastecard discount – 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 the colleague 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 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 for this role.

"Become a Key worker and make a difference"

About You:

We seek kind and caring individuals eager to make a positive impact. Ideal candidates 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 use your care experience and people skills in a quality-focused organization, 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, though required to complete upon appointment)

Apply now

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