Maria Mallaband Care Group
Senior Care Assistant – Northumberland
Key Responsibilities
- Care for residents like family, attending to their physical, psychological, and social needs.
- Assist residents with personal care activities (washing, hygiene, dressing, meals).
- Work flexible hours, full or part-time, over 7 days a week to support work-life balance.
Skills and Expertise
- Experience leading a team.
- Committed and organised approach.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible to work shifts.
- Level 2 qualification with Senior Care experience (essential).
- Previous experience in a Care Home environment (essential).
- Experience as Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, Social Care Worker, or Community Support Worker (desirable).
- Willingness to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained).
Job Facilities/Benefits
- Simply Health (company-funded cashback for prescriptions, optics, dental, 24/7 virtual GP, benefits for up to 4 children – 12-week probationary period required).
- Early Pay (access to earned pay before payday).
- Benefits platform (discounts at retailers, leisure providers, hospitality).
- Tastecard discount (up to 50% off food).
- Free criminal record checks.
- Pension scheme with Nest.
- Flexible working patterns.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Service recognition.
- Training support and development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Wellbeing support.
- Discounted gym membership.
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
Candidates must have a Level 2 qualification, senior care experience, and be willing to complete their Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained).
Astor Court Care Home is located near East Cramlington, with local shops and the new Northumbria Emergency Care Hospital nearby. The home offers residential and dementia care, including respite care and day stays. Astor Lodge View nursing home is also on the grounds. Facilities include en-suite bedrooms, lounges, a coffee shop, hairdressing salon, cinema, games room, and a bar. Extensive grounds include gardens and a conservatory. Generous parking is available.