Night Senior Care Assistant

Night Senior Care Assistant

At Black Swan Care Group, we are currently looking for a Night Senior Care Assistant to work in one of our residential care facilities, Maitland House on a part time and full time, permanent basis, £32,690 per annum. Please note, this pay rate is effective from 1st April 2024.

Maitland House is a residential care facility for elderly people which is situated in the popular seaside resort of Clacton-on-Sea, Essex.

Black Swan Care Group has become a Real Living Wage employer! Our other benefits include:

• Ability to access your wages throughout the month via Wagestream.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme (£200 per placement.)
• Paid annual leave 28 days per year. (Based on hours / pro rata.) and enhanced pay for working Christmas and Boxing Day & Bank Holidays.
• Fully paid induction and training programme, and excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career (Mandatory and specialised.)
• Progression with internal promotions available across the group and excellent apprenticeship schemes.
• Employee Care line with our confidential telephone counselling, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Paid breaks and *free meals.
• DBS costs paid for by the company and pension scheme.
• Blue light card.

Responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:

• Support the physical and emotional needs of our residents and their general day to day activities around the home, improving and making a difference to their everyday lives.
• Assist residents with their personal care needs (Including washing, lifting/hoisting, bathing, and toileting.)
• Oversee Care Assistants on shift and undertake ‘on-call’ duties when designated.
• Help ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home and the creation of a homely atmosphere. Help the manager/person in charge maintain logbooks and records.
• Assist with the administration of medication and assist with creating residents care plans.

Requirements of a Senior Care Assistant:

• Caring personality and caring nature
• Positive attitude, outlook, and good attention to detail
• Experience with medication administration
• Able to complete physical tasks
• Availability to work every other weekend and flexibility with working hours
• NVQ Level 2 and/or 3 in Health and Social Care (Desired but not essential.)

INDHP

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,690.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 – 36 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Clacton-On-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Do you require/need sponsorship to work for us?
• Are you eligible to work full time hours including term times?

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person