Senior Care Assistant (Days) We are currently unable to offer sponsorship

Greensleeves Care; Sevenoaks; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a respected care charity as a Senior Care Assistant, where you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to residents. This position offers a chance to enhance your career in a supportive environment that values dignity and respect. You will assist with personal care, manage medication, and ensure the healthcare needs of residents are met through collaboration with healthcare professionals. With a commitment to employee development and a range of benefits, this role is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of older people. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in care, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Must have QCF Level 2 in social care or relevant qualification.
• Experience in safe medication administration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs and ensure healthcare is met.
• Help maintain efficient running of the home and create a positive atmosphere.

Skills

Personal Care Assistance

Medication Administration

Confidentiality Understanding

Care Experience

Education

QCF Diploma in Social Care Level 2

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days) We are currently unable to offer sponsorship

Home: Lavender Fields
Location: High Street, Seal, Sevenoaks, TN15 0AE
Pay details: £13.87 – £15.67 per hour depending on experience
Hours: Full time and Part time hours available
Shifts: [including weekends] 8am-2pm Early, 2pm-8pm Late, 8am-8pm Long Day

About Us
Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?
At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:

1. Help to ensure that all care, domestic and kitchen staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
2. Assist residents with their personal care needs.
3. Answer call bells, emergency bells, the door and the telephone: greet visitors.
4. Ensure the healthcare needs of the residents are met by liaising with GP’s District Nurses, Chiropodists etc.

To apply, you will need:

1. Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification
2. Proven ability and experience in safe administration of Medication
3. An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
4. Experience of providing care

Rewards & Benefits Package

1. Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
2. 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
3. Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
4. Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
5. Cycle to work scheme
6. Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
7. Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
8. Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
9. Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.