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Job summary
A leading care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to manage day-to-day needs and ensure high-quality care for residents. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. This full-time position offers a pay of £13.83 per hour and includes several employee benefits, contributing to a supportive work environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
- Trained in medication administration.
- Ability to induct and supervise junior staff.
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.
Skills
Education
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 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 & staff appreciation initiatives.
- Long service awards.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs)
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs)
And much more….
Harpenden Springs, 22-24 Grove Road, Harpenden AL5 1PX
42 hours per week
£13.83 per hour
Full‑time
Days
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!
- 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.
- 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.
to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our Family
- Family
- Integrity
- Respect
- Exceptional
- Sustainable
If you’re ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
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