At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide compassionate care and support for residents.
- Company: Award-winning care home provider with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Free meals, enhanced pay, cycle scheme, and long service awards.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to exceptional person-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- 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 offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- 1 free meal per shift
- Uniform provided
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Milestone Birthdays - get extra time 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 (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...
Location: Beechwood Grove, 44-48 East Dean Road, Eastbourne BN20 8EH
Hours: 42 hours per week
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Contract: Full time
Shift: Days (including some weekends)
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 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 and writing
- 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
Senior Care Assistant - DAYS in Eastbourne employer: Beechwood Grove
At Beechwood Grove, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Registered Nurses. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth and development, offering opportunities to mentor colleagues and enhance the wellbeing of our residents. With benefits like free meals per shift and enhanced pay for Bank Holidays, along with a commitment to recognising and appreciating our staff, we create a rewarding environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of others.
