Senior Care Assistant – Day Care Services (East London)
Full-time | Fixed Term (8 months) | Shift-based (including weekends and bank holidays)
Are you a compassionate and experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a leadership role and have a passion for supporting vulnerable adults? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re seeking two Senior Care Assistants to join our vibrant day care centre in East London. This is a pivotal role where you’ll supervise a dedicated team of care assistants and drivers, deputise for the Centre Manager, and ensure our service runs smoothly and safely.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead and support a team of care support workers and drivers, ensuring high standards of care and professionalism.
- Manage rotas to ensure full coverage, including for annual leave, sickness, and training.
- Oversee vehicle maintenance and insurance to ensure safe transport for our customers.
- Deliver person-centred care for older adults, including those with dementia, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities.
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing at all times.
- Create inclusive and engaging activity schedules that reflect the diverse cultures of East London.
- Liaise with external agencies and attend meetings to advocate for customer needs.
- Maintain accurate records and contribute to assessments, care plans, and reviews.
- Personal care.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience supervising teams in a health or social care setting.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and care planning.
- Experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with age-related illnesses and complex needs.
- Ability to use initiative while prioritising customer safety and dignity.
- Creative mindset to develop inclusive activities that foster community and belonging.
- Excellent communication, time management, and IT skills.
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards Level 4).
Our Values – Bring Yours to Work:
- Be kind – Show empathy and thoughtfulness in every interaction.
- Do the right thing – Act with integrity and in the best interests of our customers.
- Love new ideas – Be curious and open to innovation.
- Celebrate diversity – Embrace different perspectives and create a sense of belonging.
- Keep our promises – Be reliable and accountable.
- Pull together – Collaborate and support each other, especially in challenging times.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a team that’s making a real difference every day. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for development, and the chance to shape a service that reflects the vibrant community we serve.
Here are just a few of the benefits of working at Peabody:
- 25 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
- two additional paid volunteering days each year
- flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
- 4 x salary life assurance
- up to 10% pension contribution
This role will require an Enhanced DBS check, and you must be able to work shifts which include weekends and bank holidays.
Are you ready to apply?
Submit your CV and tell us why you’re the perfect fit for this role. If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Julie-Ann at julie-ann.o'[email protected].
We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received.
Interviews will be taking place in person on the 11th and 16th September.
PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.
