At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to provide compassionate care and support residents during the night.
- Company: 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: Join a dedicated team that values integrity, respect, and exceptional care.
- 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 during the evening and overnight.
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
- All team members receive 1 free meal per shift.
- Uniform provided.
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
- 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 – for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C’s apply).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&C’s).
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&C’s).
- Long service awards.
Location
Woodland Grove, Rectory Lane, Loughton IG10 3RU
Hours
42 hours per week
Pay
£14.30 per hour
Contract
Full time
Shift
Nights
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 and supporting residents during the night.
- 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
- Family
- Integrity
- Respect
- Exceptional
- Sustainable
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Senior Care Assistant in Loughton employer: Woodland Grove - Second Floor Care/Nursing
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 heart of Loughton, our award-winning care home fosters a culture of teamwork and compassion, providing numerous benefits such as enhanced pay, recognition initiatives, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents while enjoying a fulfilling career with a family-like atmosphere.
Contact Details:
Woodland Grove - Second Floor Care/Nursing Recruitment Team
