Senior Care Assistant (Day & Night)

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Kingswood is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in care settings and a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and addressing residents' needs. Flexible hours are available, promoting a work-life balance. Join us to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Simply Health benefits

Early Pay access

Discounts across various retailers

Training support and development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Flexibility to work shifts is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Address residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Work in a flexible manner on a full or part-time basis.

Skills

Team leadership

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility for shifts

Education

Level 2 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 providers, 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 support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completing a 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. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and meals. We welcome applications from those 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 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, caring individuals eager to make a real 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 experience and people skills in a supportive organization, MMCG is a rewarding place to work.

Additional desirable experience includes:

• Previous experience 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 initially; must be completed upon appointment if not already obtained, with Level 2 qualification already in place)

Apply now

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