Senior Care Assistant
Various hours available
Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes. An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our Homes for a Senior Care Worker to join the team.
You will be responsible for:
- Taking a leadership role on a designated unit.
- Reviewing and updating care plans.
- Giving personal care to residents.
- Administering medication and ensuring that social activities are provided during each shift.
Your Skills:
- Essential to hold a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
- Desirable to hold a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care ( Or willingness to work towards).
- You must have substantial experience of working with older people in a residential care setting and a real passion for leading and delivering outstanding care to our residents.
We would love to have you in our team an in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:
- Competitive salaries with weekend enhancements.
- Career development opportunities & recognition of career milestones.
- First class in house training provided from day one.
- Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance to help balance work, family and life.
- Company Pension Scheme & optional salary death in service benefit (after 1 year).
- Free DBS and uniform.
- Access to retail discounts and offers.
- Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral.
Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits
This is a great opportunity to join a well-established organisation that offers great career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £16.00-£17.49 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St Albans AL1 2PB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care (preferred)
- Level 2 diploma in Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person