Senior Care Assistant - Days

Woodland Grove; Epping Green; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone birthdays time off

Sick pay above statutory

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Woodland Grove is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with person-centred care, meals, and daily living activities. You will lead a team, model compassionate care, and ensure accurate care plans and records.

The role requires at least 2 years of care experience, a Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification, and medication administration training. A stable, supportive environment and ongoing professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience delivering care or in a Senior Care Assistant role.
• Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification (or working towards it).
• Trained in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Health Care Assistants and act as a role model.
• Assist with personal care, meals and daily living tasks.
• Administer medication following training and guidelines.

Skills

People skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Caregiving

Flexibility

Reliability

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for supporting others? We are looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our compassionate and hardworking team, helping us deliver exceptional person-centred care to our residents.

If you are a driven individual who values teamwork and can act as a positive role model, we want to hear from you!

We offer some excellent rewards and benefits

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme - why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
• Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more...

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: 42 hours per week

Pay: £14.30 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Shift: Days

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind, and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you enthusiastic and want to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Health Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model and trusted point of support.
• Assisting with personal care, meals, and daily living tasks.
• Administering medication (following training and guidelines).
• Updating care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Delivering the highest standard of person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic environment.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

What you need to succeed:

• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/or working towards it).
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct, supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Excellent communication skills - verbal (within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) and digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.

'Our mission' is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable