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Senior Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Bishop's Stortford, Essex CM22 7DG, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Senior Care Assistant is needed at a purpose-built Residential Care facility in Bishop’s Stortford, offering a pay rate of approximately £33,000 per annum.
  • The role requires previous experience in a care home setting and an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, or working towards it.
  • Shifts are scheduled from 7am to 2pm, 1:30pm to 8:30pm, or 2pm to 9pm, with occasional long days, and a rolling rota allows staff to know their shifts in advance.
  • Duties include assisting residents with personal care, administering medication after training, and supporting care staff while overseeing shifts.
  • The position offers benefits such as double pay on bank holidays, free uniform, ongoing training, and a friendly, supportive team atmosphere.

Vacancy:          Senior Care Assistant (Days) – AV1715

Hours:              The shifts are 7am - 2pm, 1:30pm-20:30pm or 2pm-21pm. Occasionally long days 7am - 20:15 pm. There is a rolling rota, so staff know their shifts in advance.

Location:          Bishop’s Stortford

Pay rate:           c£33,000pa

A Senior Care Assistant is required at our Client’s fantastic purpose built Residential Care facility situated in Bishop’s Stortford.  The home offers the highest standards of care where dignity is respected, interests are nurtured and residents are cared for like family.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll lead by example and support the team in delivering exceptional care. Your duties will include:

  • Assisting residents with personal care and daily living activities.
  • Administering medication (after training)
  • Supporting care staff and overseeing shifts
  • Liaising with families, GPs, and other professionals
  • Dealing with emergencies
  • Keeping clear and accurate records

What We’re Looking For:

  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
  • Previous experience in a care home setting
  • A kind, patient and reliable personality
  • Ability to lead a small team with confidence and warmth
  • Good communication skills and a genuine love for elderly care
  • Due to our rural setting, a car driver or the ability to get to work without relying on public transport is essential

What We Offer:

  • Double pay on bank holidays
  • Friendly, supportive team and atmosphere
  • Free uniform
  • Free enhanced DBS check
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Free on-site parking
  • Meals provided
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities

Our Client’s ethos is to be family orientated, professional, hard-working, client-led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home's environment. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Care Provider who really cares.

Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is required and an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is desirable.  Also, medication training would be extremely advantageous.

If you are interested in joining this friendly team, please apply below.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.