At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide compassionate care and support to residents.
- Company: Join an award-winning care home provider with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, enhanced pay, and health cash plans.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working nights.
- Qualifications: 2+ years of care experience and Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.
The predicted salary is between 14.3 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for supporting others?
We are looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our compassionate and hardworking team, helping us deliver exceptional person-centred care to our residents.
If you are a driven individual who values teamwork and can act as a positive role model, we want to hear from you!
We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including
- We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
- Uniform provided.
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
- Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
- Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
- Long service awards.
And much more.
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 enthusiastic and want to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!
What you will be doing
- Leading a team of Health Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model and trusted point of support.
- Assisting with personal care, meals, and daily living tasks.
- Administering medication (following training and guidelines).
- Updating care plans and maintaining accurate records.
- Delivering the highest standard of person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic environment.
- Supporting family members and visitors.
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 and mentor junior staff.
- Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal (within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) and 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
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Senior Care Assistant - NIGHTS in Eastbourne employer: Beechwood Grove
At Oakland Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our Senior Care Assistants. Located in the beautiful Eastbourne, our team enjoys a range of benefits including enhanced pay, recognition initiatives, and opportunities for personal growth, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents. Join us to be part of a compassionate family that values integrity, respect, and exceptional care.
