Senior Night Health Care Assistant

Oakland Central Ltd; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading senior care provider in Chigwell is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage daily needs of residents and lead a care team. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in care, a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, and excellent people skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay with benefits including free meals and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave entitlement

Cycle to Work scheme

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

• At least a minimum of 2 years experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Trained in medication administration.
• Good communication skills - verbal and writing.

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 & 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:

• 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.

And much more……….

Location: Woodland Grove, Rectory Ln, Loughton IG10 3RU

Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Pay: £13.83 per hour

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!