Senior Care Assistant (Day)

Maria Mallaband; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Whitley Bay. This role involves providing compassionate care for residents, managing their personal needs, and offers both flexible hours and various benefits after a probationary period.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded cashback for health costs

Early Pay – access to earned pay prior to payday

Discounts across multiple retailers

Discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Cycle to work scheme

Training support and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Care Home environment is essential.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is essential.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Assist with personal care activities: washing, hygiene, dressing, meals.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Organizational skills

Team leading

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

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Senior Care Assistant (Day), Whitley Bay

Location: Whitley Bay, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

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, 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 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 like 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 promote a good work-life balance.

*Candidates must have their Level 2 qualification, 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:

We’re looking for kind and caring individuals who want a job where they can really make a difference. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience of 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 an organization that provides the best quality care, MMCG is a rewarding place to be.

Additional experience desirable:

• Previous experience working 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; Level 2 qualification already required)