At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide compassionate care and support for residents.
- Company: Join an award-winning care home provider with a family-like culture.
- Benefits: Free meals, enhanced pay, cycle scheme, and extra time off for milestone birthdays.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for career growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
- 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
Location: Elmbrook Court, Grove Road, Wantage OX12 7BY
Hours: 42 hours per week
Pay: £14.30 per hour
Contract: Full time
Shift: 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 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.
Apply now! If you are ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
