As we continue to expand our reach and uphold our reputation for quality service, we are excited to announce an opening for
* 2 Night Night Senior Care Assistants,24- 36 hrs a week, 8pm to 8am, must be able to work alternate weekends, both a Saturday and Sunday hourly rate is £14 per hour
* 1 Head of Care – must drive with own car as may need to travel to neighboring towns to collect medications and also attend emergencies at the home, must be able to work alternate weekends, both a Saturday and Sunday
* Paid Breaks
The company you will work fork for:
* A family-run, national award-winning company, based locally to you with nursing homes across Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk.
* · Winners of national awards for management, nursing, and care
* · 100% of our homes are rated 'Outstanding' or 'Good' by the care regulators
The skills you"ll need:
* You'll have a minimum 24 months' care experience, ideally in a supervisory position, in an adult care home or possibly within the NHS - with at least a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social care and working towards Level 3, or the desire to achieve it within 12-18 months of taking on this role.
* Very importantly you'll be keen to develop your career as a carer.
* You'll also be driven and not afraid of a challenge, with a good communication style that will allow you to lead other team members and work effectively alongside our nurses.
* The successful candidate must have a minimum Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care and must achieve level 3 within 12-18 months after employment in the role. A minimum of 24 months experience of working in a health & social care setting.
* You will be a caring and empathetic person, who is always focused on delivery quality care for your residents. You will be computer literate, with good basic spelling and literacy skills, and basic numeracy and problem solving skills.
* You will have good verbal communication and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
The role requires a flexible approach as hours will vary to reflect the work patterns and needs of the business.
The training you will benefit from
We have put together an excellent intensive programme of learning, tailored to the challenges we know you will face.
Your training will overwhelmingly be face to face training with a qualified clinician.
After around three months you should have completed your training programme and will feel confident, once your competency has been assessed, to carry out your role effectively.
What are some of the benefits we can offer you?
* · PAID BREAKS
* · £600 joining bonus (Ts and Cs apply)
* · Real Living Wage Employer
* · Retail and food discounts
* · Working for the best care provider in the UK. Winner of the Excellence in Small Residential Care Award - LaingBuission Awards 2024, Care Group of the Year Winner- National Care Awards 2023, 2022 & 2021. Care Employer of the Year- National Finalist at the Great British Care Award 2025.
* · Top Care employer
* · Comprehensive training and opportunities to gain or add to qualifications (L2, L3)
* · Nest pension scheme
* · Contracted hours giving you security
* · 28 days leave and your birthday off
* · Pay increases with qualifications
* · Refer a friend scheme
* · Free Uniform
* · Free Wifi
SkyCare, a leading UK healthcare recruitment agency, specializes in connecting skilled healthcare professionals with the right roles in the NHS and private sector. Our expertise in finding ideal candidates has established us as a trusted name in the healthcare staffing industry. We pride ourselves on placing highly qualified medical personnel in environments where they can make a meaningful impact.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development.
We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references
At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Care Assistant Practitioner or Night Healthcare assistant
Apply with your updated resume and we will get in touch asap.
Thank you!