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Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004319
Company Name: Quantum Care - Vesta Lodge
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Nights , Weekends
Location: St Albans
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £16.00 - £16.49 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - 07:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 21:00 / 21:00 - 07:00 + Some Weekend Work
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Vesta Lodge in St Albans is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join their team.

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 in enjoying everyday living in our Homes.

 

Why should I apply for this Senior Care Assistant job?

 

  • 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 year’s service)
  • Free DBS check and uniform
  • Access to retail discounts and offers
  • Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

  • Hertfordshire-based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel, including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

And a lot more...

 

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.

 

What does this Senior Care Assistant job involve?

 

  • 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.

Am I the right person for this Senior Care Assistant job?

 

  • 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.