Senior Care Assistant (Days & Nights)

Harbour Healthcare; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is looking for a Senior Care Assistant in Plymouth. The role involves supporting residents with personal care and engaging them in activities such as arts and crafts. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or be working towards it, with an Enhanced DBS check being mandatory. The position offers various benefits such as discounts, training opportunities, and support programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

FREE counselling for you and your family

Training and career progression opportunities

Wellbeing portal access with resources

Qualifications

• Must have Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults.
• Experience working in care is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care needs for residents.
• Assist residents in participating in various health and wellbeing activities.

Skills

Personal care support

Activity facilitation

Education

NVQ Level 3 or working toward it

Job description

Overview

Harbour Healthcare is hiring a Senior Care Assistant in Plymouth. Salary: £13.36 Per Hour. Location: Devonshire House & Lodge, Woolwell Road, Roborough, Plymouth PL6 7JW. Must have NVQ Level 3 or be working toward it. We are not offering Sponsorship.

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy? Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.

What are the tangible benefits of working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month 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 100s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card - save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal including FREE meditation series, FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans and Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Flex Earn - Earned wage access

Responsibilities

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. As a general guide, duties may include support with personal care needs, and helping residents take part in a wide range of activities that support health and wellbeing, including arts and crafts, sports, drama, music, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

About Harbour Healthcare

Harbour Healthcare is a family-run business with 42 care homes across the UK and growing. We value inclusion and diversity, foster belonging and empowerment at work, and listen to our diverse communities. Our philosophy is to provide an excellent standard of care with dignity and respect for residents.

We look for people who care, regardless of qualifications or experience. We value our shared values: Humility, Accountability, Achievement, Passion, Integrity.

We will provide training and support, including helping you obtain a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Requirements & Perks

All positions require an Enhanced DBS check for Children and Adults. We offer a range of benefits and a supportive work environment.

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

Interested? Go ahead and click apply now!
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