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!
Benefits
- We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
- Uniform provided.
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
- Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
- Milestone Birthdays – get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
- Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subject to length of service)
- Refer a FriendScheme 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
Maplewood Court, Northumberland Avenue, Maidstone ME15 7TA
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 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 (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
Apply now
If you are ready to start your journey and make a difference, then don’t delay and apply today!
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