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,
- 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., 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.
- 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.
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Care Assistant in Hempstead employer: Oakland Care
At Harpenden Springs, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for our Senior Care Assistants. With benefits like enhanced bank holiday pay, milestone birthday leave, and a cycle to work scheme, we ensure our team members feel valued and appreciated. Our commitment to employee growth and recognition, combined with our family-oriented culture, makes us a rewarding place to work for those passionate about delivering high-quality care.
