Senior Care Assistant Nights - Full time

Oakland Care Ltd; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Harpenden is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team, manage day-to-day resident needs, and deliver exceptional care standards. Required qualifications include at least 2 years of experience in care and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. This full-time role offers £13.83 per hour with various benefits, a caring environment, and opportunities for continued professional development.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays day off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Ability to induct & supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in delivering care

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Caring attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

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 are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver highquality, 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.

Benefits

• We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
• Enhanced BankHoliday 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).

Location

Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX

Hours per week

42 hours per week

Pay

£13.83 per hour OR Per annum

Contract

Full-time

Shift

Nights

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 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 / 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.

Our mission

“Our mission” is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family.

Values

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable

Apply now

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