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Senior Care Assistant

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 14.82 - 14.82 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Colchester

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Care Assistant – Colchester

Brighthire Recruitment is advertising on behalf of our client, who is looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team within a small, family-run residential care home near Colchester.

The home provides residential, dementia, respite, and palliative care and is currently rated “Good” by the CQC. With a strong focus on person-centred care, the service is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and homely environment.

The home supports up to 28 residents and has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality care through a dedicated and supportive staff team.
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Key Details:
• Permanent position
• 36 hours per week
• Flexibility required to work both days and nights
Shift Times:
• 07:45 – 20:00
• 19:45 – 08:00
Paid breaks are included in all shifts.

Pay:
• £14.82 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Christmas & New Year paid at double time
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Duties & Responsibilities:
• Organising and managing day-to-day shift responsibilities
• Dispensing and administering medication
• Liaising with GPs, District Nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Supporting staff with all aspects of personal care, including assisting residents with meals
• Carrying out regular wellbeing checks on residents
• Completing all required paperwork and care documentation accurately
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Candidate Requirements:
• Must hold a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care
• Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Senior Care Assistant
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
• Must be flexible to cover both day and night shifts
• Due to the preferences of many of the residents, this role is open to female applicants only
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK
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Benefits & Rewards:
• Blue Light Card employee discount scheme
• £30 petrol allowance per month
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee of the Month awards
• Staff bonus scheme
• Team social events
• Loyalty and Long Service Awards
• Flexible rolling rota so you always know your shifts in advance
• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata), increasing with length of service
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Pension scheme (Employer 3% / Employee 5%)
• Staff uniform provided
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Apply Now:
For more information, please contact Emma at Brighthire Recruitment on (phone number removed) (option 2) or email (url removed)

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