Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Monk Hesleden; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable organization as a Senior Care Assistant where you'll provide exceptional care for residents, ensuring their well-being and dignity. We welcome applicants with experience in care roles who strive to make a real difference in people's lives. Enjoy flexible working hours and an array of benefits including training opportunities, well-being support, and a rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions, optical, dental costs

Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday

Flexible working patterns

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team is essential.
• Candidates must be willing to pursue Level 3 qualification if not held.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents, addressing physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience leading a team

Organizational skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Level 2 certification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

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 providers, hospitality, etc.
• Exclusive Tastecard discount – dine out with up to 50% off
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require 12-week probationary period.

**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 are family, addressing their physical, psychological, and social needs. Duties include assisting with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals. We welcome applicants with experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, Social Care Worker, or Community Support Worker.

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

*Candidates must have Level 2 certification, senior care experience, and be willing to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification if not already obtained.

"Become a Key Worker and Make a Difference"

About You:

We seek kind, caring individuals eager to make a 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 use your care skills in a reputable organization, MMCG is a rewarding place to work.

Additional desirable experience includes:

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

Apply now

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