Senior Care Assistant (Day)

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

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care for residents. The role involves personal care, team leadership, and supporting residents' well-being. Flexible working hours are offered to promote work-life balance, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Simply Health benefits

Early Pay access

Discounts across retailers

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for residents, addressing their physical and psychological needs.
• Assist with hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Lead a team and promote a caring environment.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health & 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 and 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 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
• 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 colleague below 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. This includes 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 across 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 real difference in people's lives. 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 leverage your care experience and people skills in a caring 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, but required upon appointment if not already obtained, with Level 2 as a minimum)

Apply Now

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