Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Thornton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents. The role involves assisting with personal care and leading a team, with flexible hours available. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification and experience in social care, with a commitment to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded health benefits

Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday

Flexible working patterns

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant or similar role.
• Willingness to complete Level 3 qualification if not already obtained.
• Experience in a Care Home environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Lead a team and provide support to colleagues.
• Address residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (Desirable)

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 before payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across retailers, leisure, 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 available after 12-week probation.

**Benefit subject to deductions to ensure colleagues stay above 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. 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 across the week to promote work-life balance.

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

"Become a Key Worker and Make a Difference"

About You

We seek kind and caring individuals eager to make a positive impact. The ideal candidate 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 supportive environment, 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 if not already obtained)

Apply Now

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