Maria Mallaband Care Group
Location
Sedgefield, County Durham | United Kingdom
Job description
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
At Maria Mallaband Care Group, it’s our people who make us great, and we pride ourselves on how well we work together as a team.
Working with us will result in some excellent rewards & benefits including –
*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
About the Role
As a Senior Carer for Maria Mallaband Care Group we ask you to care for our residents like they are your own family, caring for their Physical, Psychological and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals. We would love to hear from you if you have previously worked as a Care Assistant, Care Giver, Homecare Worker, in Social Care or as a Community Support Worker.
We offer our care staff flexible hours on full or part time basis over the 7 day week to offer a good work-life balance.
*Candidates must be willing to complete their Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (if not already obtained) in order to be considered for this role.
"Become a Key worker and make a difference"
About You:
Above all, we’re looking for kind and caring people who want a job where they can really make a difference to people’s lives. Our successful candidate will have the following qualities and experience:
Experience of leading a team.
A committed and organised approach.
A confident communicator with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible to work shifts.
If you would like to use your care experience and people skills in an organisation that provides the best quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, then MMCG is a rewarding place to be.
Additional experience desirable for this role:
Previous experience working in a Care Home environment (desirable but not essential).
Experience of working as a Senior Care Assistant (desirable but not essential).
Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential to commence in the role, although essential to complete on successful appointment of the role if not already obtained)
Apply now
If you’re ready to start your journey as a Carer/Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don’t delay and apply today!
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£11.5 per hour
