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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