Senior Care Assistant in Loughton

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:

• 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&Cs 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: 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 our 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” 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!