Senior Care Assistant Nights - Full time

Harpenden Springs; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A senior care home provider in Hatching Green is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and manage the daily needs of residents. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of care experience and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. The Senior Care Assistant will ensure high standards of care, maintain cleanliness, and support both residents and their families. The position offers various benefits, including enhanced leave and a health cash plan.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in delivering care.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Ability to write and maintain care plans.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Care Assistants.
• Managing the day-to-day needs of 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.

Skills

Excellent people and customer service skills

Good communication skills

Time management skills

Caring attitude

Ability to induct & supervise junior staff

Flexible and reliable

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:

Benefits and rewards

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement. Team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get an EXTRA day 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.
• Long service awards.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs), 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 are an enthusiastic Care Team Leader who wants to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Good communication skills - verbal (great communication within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) & digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.