Senior Care Assistant
Department: Senior Carer
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton
Reporting To: Registered Manager
Compensation: £26,000 / year
Description
We are looking for a carer ready to step up to the next level by developing and supervising a team of care workers to provide high-quality care that is safe, effective, and responsive to each customer’s needs and preferences.
Apex Prime Care requires a full-time Senior Carer based in the Southampton area, you must be a dedicated, professional individual with a full driving license and the use of your own car, and you must be able to cope under pressure within a busy environment.
Apex Prime Care is the leading provider of private care in Hampshire, Dorset, and East Sussex. We offer leading rates of pay, a comprehensive training programme and extensive support when working out in the community.
Key Responsibilities
* Promoting care staff personal development,
* Carer spot checks and medication competency checks
* Undertaking new service user assessments and developing their personalised care plan
* Service user reviews
* Supporting the care coordinators when required
* Auditing of medication
* On call duties when required (includes additional payment)
* Working alternative weekends in the community
This role is 37.5 hours a week and is split evenly between office and care. The salary includes 10 on-call days a month.
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Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* A full driving license and use of your own car are essential.
* Prior experience within the home care or healthcare sector is essential.
* NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential, however, you must be open to further training and qualifications.
Benefits
•Birthday Annual Leave *
•10% Off The Gym Group memberships*
•Eligible for a Blue Light Card- save money in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with the Blue Light Card.
•Guaranteed hours and a contract from Day 1 of your employment!
•Refer a Friend- earn up to £500 for every person you recommend joins the team*
•Competitive pay with annual reviews and enhanced rate after 2 years of service with us!
•Paid holidays
•We are not an agency, and we put our people first!
*T&Cs apply.
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