Senior Carer
Maria Mallaband
£12.32 per Hour
Bridlington, North East, YO15 2LX
Part time, permanent
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About Maria Mallaband
Maria Mallaband is a care home operator. They provide residential, nursing and dementia care for older people.
Job description from Maria Mallaband
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 –
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
- 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
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant 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 Senior Care Assistant, Senior 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 have their level 2, with Senior Care experience and 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 (Essential).
Experience of working as a Senior Care Assistant (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 and much already have your level 2)
Apply now
If you're ready to start your journey as a Senior Care Assistant with Maria Mallaband Care Group please don't delay and apply today!
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Job insights from Breakroom
Senior care workers
Senior care workers support care workers and assistants help people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible.
What you’ll do as a senior care workers:
- Help with social or physical activities
- Train
- Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
- Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
- Check and monitor health and help with medication
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Managing people
- Heavy lifting
- Helping with personal care
- Physical activity
- Emotionally demanding duties
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Maria Mallaband pay senior carers market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
40% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do senior carers at Maria Mallaband get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
70% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do senior carers get of their shift pattern at Maria Mallaband?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 20% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 30% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do senior carers at Maria Mallaband worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do senior carers at Maria Mallaband get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
60% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
Workplace
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Needs improving
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Most people don’t recommend their team
Do senior carers at Maria Mallaband recommend working with their team?
Not many people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
70% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do senior carers get enough training when they start at Maria Mallaband?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
60% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2021 and February 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
What Maria Mallaband employees say about their job
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Best thing
Great manager, firm but fair approach. Great staff
Worst thing
Head office are tight when it comes to contractors and repairs. Head office dont understand what it wakes to work in a care home, like to cut staffing down from 4 carers to 3
Maria Mallaband Employee, July 2024
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Best thing
Spending time with residents, free lunches,
Worst thing
Manager isn’t very respectful, can be rude and demanding, talks down to staff
Maria Mallaband Care assistant, April 2024
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