Job Description

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.

Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader

Full Time 35 hours per week

Mornings and Evening Shifts, Weekdays and Weekends

An exciting opportunity has arisen in one of our Homes for a Senior Care Assistant to join the team.

As a Senior Care Assistant 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). Essential to hold a Level 2 Award in Dementia awareness or equivalent. 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.

If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:

Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays. Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones. First class in house training provided from day one. Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life. Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years' service). Free DBS check 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, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for 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, Permanent

Pay: 15.24-16.70 per hour

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Dunstable LU5 4FF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Level 2 diploma in Health & Social Care (required) Level 3 diploma in Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person