Senior Care Assistant (Day & Night)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Biddenham; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Biddenham is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate care to residents. The role involves assisting with personal care and addressing various needs. Ideal candidates should have prior care experience and a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. This opportunity offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment, making it a rewarding career choice.

Benefits

Simply Health benefits

Early Pay access

Pension Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Address residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Lead a team and ensure quality care.

Skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification

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 retailers, leisure, hospitality, etc.
• An 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 completing a 12-week probationary period.

**Benefit subject to deductions not reducing colleagues below the National Living Wage.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant at Maria Mallaband Care Group, you will care for residents like 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 over 7 days for a good work-life balance.

*Candidates must have Level 2 qualification, 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 that values quality care, 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; required to complete 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!