Senior Care Assistant (Days) Maternity Cover

Harbour Healthcare; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home provider in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with personal care needs and engaging activities. The role requires NVQ Level 3 or working towards it and an Enhanced DBS check. Benefits include discounts, training opportunities, and recognition awards. Full-time role with 33.75 hours per week at £13.36 per hour.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Free counselling for employees and families

Monthly Employee of the Month voucher

Training and career progression opportunities

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Free eye test and discounted glasses

Free mental health support programmes

On-site parking

Flex Earn - Earned wage access

Qualifications

• Must have or be working towards NVQ Level 3.
• Required Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Encourage participation in health-promoting activities.

Skills

Support with personal care needs

Engagement in various activities

Education

NVQ Level 3 or working towards it

Job description

Overview

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Plymouth. This role is located at Devonshire House & Lodge, Woolwell Road, Roborough, Plymouth, PL6 7JW.

£13.36 Per Hour • 33.75 hrs per week • NVQ Level 3 or working towards it

We are not offering Sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same and may include support with personal care needs.
• Support residents to take part in a wide range of activities that promote health and wellbeing, such as arts and crafts, walking, drama, music evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
• All roles require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.
• We are not offering Sponsorship.

Benefits and What We Offer

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and more
• Free face-to-face counselling for you and your family
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• Monthly £30 voucher for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across retailers
• Free eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually
• Wellbeing portal and resources (free meditation series, wellbeing podcasts and live virtual events)
• Free mental health support programmes, fitness resources and online classes
• Seasonal company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250
• On-site parking
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access

About Harbour Healthcare

Harbour Healthcare is a family-run business with 42 care homes across the UK and growing year by year.

Inclusion is central to our values. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work and value teamwork within a diverse workplace. Our philosophy is to provide an excellent standard of care to residents, treating them with dignity and respect. We look for people who care and share our values: Humility, Accountability, Achievement, Passion, and Integrity.

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

We provide training and support to help you obtain qualifications in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Additional

Harbour Healthcare has won multiple accolades, including carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards for five years running and Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

Interested? Go ahead and click the apply button now!

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