Senior Care Assistant

Overview

Senior Care Assistant based at Hall Grange, Croydon

Available Hours: Various Hours: Full Time/Part Time/Relief

About the Role:

As a Senior Care Assistant at MHA, you will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to MHA's residents, enabling them to live later life well. Duties will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care needs
• Helping residents participate in activities that support their health and wellbeing
• Administering medication
• Maintaining clear and accurate records

Every day will be different, providing you the opportunity to utilize your leadership and people skills to make a real difference.

About You:

To be successful as a Senior Care Assistant, you should possess:

• A passion for caring for older people
• Previous care experience
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care (willingness to complete level 3)
• Experience in leading, coaching, and motivating a team
• A kind, warm, and caring nature
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to maintain accurate records, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks

If you can lead by example and form positive relationships with colleagues to deliver exceptional care, MHA’d love to hear from you.

Why Join?

Joining MHA means being part of an organization with strong values and a highly supportive culture. You will:

• Work alongside motivated colleagues in a team-oriented environment
• Enjoy a rewarding role where you make a positive impact on the lives of older people

In addition to a highly competitive salary, MHA offer:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) with an option to buy annual leave
• Life assurance
• A discount scheme for retail and online purchases
• Access to nationally recognized training courses and qualifications
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme, including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

About MHA:

MHA is the UK's largest charity care provider. MHA's mission is to enable people to live later life well through 90 specialist care homes, 70 retirement living schemes, and 62 community services. MHA have over 7,600 dedicated colleagues and support from more than 4,000 volunteers.

About the Home:

Hall Grange, located three miles east of Croydon town centre, provides exceptional residential and dementia care for up to 86 elderly individuals. MHA actively engage relatives and volunteers in MHA's activities, valuing their input in decision-making.

MHA is committed to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). As a committed employer, MHA have achieved level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.