Location
Chingford

Hours
Flexible hours available on a full or part-time basis, working shifts over the 7-day week to support a good work-life balance.

Salary
£16.00 per hour

About the Role
At Maria Mallaband Care Group, our people make us great, and we pride ourselves on our strong team spirit. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will care for residents as if they were your own family, supporting their physical, psychological, and social needs. This includes assisting with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and meal assistance. We welcome applicants with previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Senior Care Giver, Homecare Worker, Social Care Worker, or Community Support Worker.

We offer excellent rewards and benefits including company-funded Simply Health providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs, 24/7 virtual GP access for you and up to 4 children*, Early Pay access to earned pay before payday, a benefits platform with discounts across multiple retailers and leisure providers, exclusive Tastecard discounts, free criminal record checks, pension scheme with Nest, flexible working patterns, cycle to work scheme**, service recognition, training and development opportunities, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and discounted gym membership.

*Benefits are accessible after completion of a 12-week probationary period.
**Subject to deductions not taking colleague below National Living Wage.

Parkview House Care Home, where this role is based, is a purpose-built care home offering elderly residential and dementia care. It provides a warm, professional, and comfortable environment with spacious en suite rooms and communal areas that foster a strong sense of community. The home offers no fixed visiting hours and a wide range of activities to support residents' wellbeing, alongside fine home cooking tailored to residents' tastes. Respite care is also available for those wishing to experience the home before committing fully.

Experience
- Previous experience working in a Care Home environment (essential)
- Experience as a Senior Care Assistant (essential)
- Experience of leading a team

About You
- Kind and caring with a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives
- Committed and organised approach to work
- Confident communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
- Flexible and willing to work shifts

Qualifications
- Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (essential)
- Willingness to complete Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification if not already obtained (required to commence and complete role)
- Previous Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is desirable but not essential to start