Senior Care Assistant Nights - Full time - Harpenden Springs-Care/Nursing - Second Floor

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

Job summary

A leading senior care facility is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional care and support to residents. The role involves managing a team, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining a clean environment. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in care and be level 3 qualified in Health and Social Care. This full-time position offers 42 hours per week at £13.83 per hour. Apply now to make a difference!

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthdays

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition initiatives

Long service awards

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Ability to induct and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants.
• Manage day-to-day needs of residents.
• Deliver highest standard of care.
• Ensure cleanliness in all areas.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team leadership

Caring attitude

Flexibility

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 offersome excellent rewards & benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• EnhancedBank 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 anEXTRAday off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles 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)

And much more……….

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

Hours: 42 hours per week

Pay: £13.83 per hour OR Per annum

Contract: Full-time

Shift: Nights

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!

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/ 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.

“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, then don’t delay and apply today!