Senior Care Assistant
il y a 17 jours
Colchester
Job Opportunity: Senior Care Assistant – Colchester\n\nBrighthire Recruitment is advertising on behalf of our client, who is looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team within a small, family-run residential care home near Colchester.\n\nThe home provides residential, dementia, respite, and palliative care and is currently rated “Good” by the CQC. With a strong focus on person-centred care, the service is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and homely environment.\n\nThe home supports up to 28 residents and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality care through a dedicated and supportive staff team.\n\nKey Details:\n• Permanent position\n• 36 hours per week\n• Flexibility required to work both days and nights\nShift Times:\n• 07:45 – 20:00\n• 19:45 – 08:00\nPaid breaks are included in all shifts.\n\nPay:\n• £14.82 per hour\n• Overtime paid at time and a half\n• Christmas & New Year paid at double time\n\nDuties & Responsibilities:\n• Organising and managing day-to-day shift responsibilities\n• Dispensing and administering medication\n• Liaising with GPs, District Nurses, and other healthcare professionals\n• Supporting staff with all aspects of personal care, including assisting residents with meals\n• Carrying out regular wellbeing checks on residents\n• Completing all required paperwork and care documentation accurately\n\n\nCandidate Requirements:\n• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care\n• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Senior Care Assistant\n• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential\n• Must be flexible to cover both day and night shifts\n• Due to the preferences of many of the residents, this role is open to female applicants only\n• We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK\n\nBenefits & Rewards:\n• Blue Light Card employee discount scheme\n• £30 petrol allowance per month\n• Cycle to Work Scheme\n• Employee of the Month awards\n• Staff bonus scheme\n• Team social events\n• Loyalty and Long Service Awards\n• Flexible rolling rota so you always know your shifts in advance\n• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata), increasing with length of service\n• Ongoing training and career development opportunities\n• Pension scheme (Employer 3% / Employee 5%)\n• Staff uniform provided\n\nApply Now:\nFor more information, please contact Emma at Brighthire Recruitment on (phone number removed) (option 2) or email (url removed)