Senior Care Assistant - Nights

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in London seeks a Senior Care Assistant to manage residents' daily needs and ensure exceptional care. This full-time position offers a range of benefits, including enhanced pay and additional days off for long service. If you have experience in care and a caring attitude, apply to make a positive impact on the lives of seniors.

Benefits

One free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in care delivery or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Training in medication administration.
• Flexible and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day-to-day needs of our residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.

Skills

Excellent people and customer service skills

Good communication skills

Caring attitude

Time management skills

Ability to induct and supervise junior staff

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care for our senior residents? We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team! As a leader in senior care, you will play a crucial role in managing the day-to-day needs of our residents, ensuring the highest standard of care and maintaining a clean and tidy environment. If you have a heart for seniors and want to make a positive impact, apply now!

We offer some excellent rewards & benefits including:

• One free meal per shift for all team members.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement, with extra days for team members who work with us for 3 years or more.
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day off to celebrate that special birthday.
• Company sick pay over and above 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.
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Osbern Manor, 26-28 Hoath Lane, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent ME8 0SW

Pay: £13.83 per hour

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Shift: Nights

We are an award-winning Care Home provider delivering high-quality, kind, and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family — and we make sure that applies to our new colleagues as well. If you are an enthusiastic Care Team Leader who wants to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day-to-day needs of our residents.
• Delivering the highest standard of care.
• Ensuring all areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Supporting family members and visitors.
• Assisting with meals and daily activities.

What you need to succeed:

• At least 2 years’ experience in care delivery or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up for or work towards it).
• Training in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct and supervise junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Good communication skills — verbal (within the team and with external professionals) and written (care plans), including 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

Apply now

If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, don’t delay — apply today!