38.5 hours per week, 07:00am to 19:00pm
Our Senior Care Assistants really do care about our residents and are dedicated and warm-hearted. They play a crucial role in the lives of our residents and their families and are the most vital members of our team. You will be involved in supporting the carers and how they interact with our residents in a relationship-centred manner, promoting their dignity, independence and well-being, and becoming an integral part of the lives.
Key responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:
• Ensure that there are always adequate staff numbers on shift, including determining future staffing needs.
• Ensure that a detailed handover is taken/given at the end of each shift so to provide continuity and knowledge of circumstances regarding residents.
• Promote a caring environment conductive to the physical and emotional need of the residents.
• To maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, staff members and visitors and be involved in the general activities of the home.
Maybe you are a committed and experienced Carer looking to take that next step to leading a team. Our Senior Care Assistants are a vital part of our leadership team and are fundamental in providing the outstanding care our residents deserve.
If you don’t have any leadership experience but have a background in care we will support and train you to promote your leadership skills and to help develop your own career pathway, ensuring that you feel confident in all aspects of the role.
Benefits and culture:
- We live by our company values – we are one big family, everything we do is from the heart, caring is our passion, always have fun, nothing is too much.
- Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5
- A Rewarding role
- Variety – no two days are the same!
- Long term career opportunities
- Annual Leave 28 days
- FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
- No DBS fees.
- Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
- Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
- Refer a friend scheme - earn up to £400
- Being part of an award winning organisation!
Training and development
We see training and development as an instrumental part of the success of each of our care homes.
Our Senior Care Assistants will receive a full induction on commencement of employment ensuring that everyone feels welcomed and has a good understanding of their role and of our high standards and ethos of the business.
Throughout your time with us we positively encourage further training through National Vocational Qualifications. This is available throughout all areas of our business to include all employees.
So, if you feel you are committed and passionate with a real “can do” attitude focusing on the delivery of outstanding services to our residents we would love to hear from you.
Founded in 1999, Castlemeadow Care has been delivering excellence in the delivery of care and support. We wouldn’t be able to do this without our compassionate, dedicated and talented teams throughout our homes. We are a passionate company and strive to constantly improve standards across all areas. As a rapidly growing business we’re always looking for passionate and committed individuals who take pride in making a difference in people’s lives.