Part Time Senior Care Assistant
PETERBOROUGH, PE7 surrounding areas
Part Time Time Roles Available
Competitive Pay Rate + Mileage Allowances
Applicants must have a Full UK Driving Licence and their own transport.
YOUR NEW COMPANY:
At Care 24-7 Ltd our philosophy is to provide high quality care and support services to enable people to remain in their own home, living a fulfilled life, which respects their diversity, culture and values. Our company values and behaviours exist to ensure that we deliver the very best service to every person.
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are Dignity & Respect, Commitment to Quality Care & Support, Learning & Reflection and Working Together.
YOUR NEW SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLE:
The role of the Senior Care Assistant is to provide person centred care and support to a person in all aspects of daily living. This support will be given in line with an agreed care plan and at the direction of the person so that changing needs can be safely met. The service operates 24 hours per day, 365 days a year.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF A SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT INCLUDE:
* The Senior Care Assistant is required to lead and support all care staff which includes training, coaching, and mentoring new members of the team. The Senior Care Assistant will undertake relevant personal development training and upskilling to enable complex care to be provided. With expectation to work towards Level 3 Health & Social Care, this will be supported by the company.
* The Senior Care Assistant will be required to effectively respond and manage minor concerns to avoid a complaint being made or incidents raised in a timely manner.
* The Senior Care Assistant will act as a liaison person with the Out-of-Hours team and will respond flexibly to accept additional care visits when required.
Supervision and Guidance:
* Responsible to the Care Manager who will offer guidance and support daily. The Senior Care Assistant is required to attend supervision with the Care Manager monthly.
To assist people who use our service with all aspects of personal care including:
* Assist Clients with all aspects of personal care including getting up, washed and dressed, getting ready for bed, baths and showers, going to the toilet, hair and nail care, make-up, shaving, oral care, support to take medication, catheter care, help with meal preparation including eating and drinking.
* Support and assist people who use our service to participate in daily activities of their choice such as companionship on social activities and outings, crafts, reading and writing, shopping, collecting prescriptions, collecting pensions and benefits and paying bills.
* Assist with light housework duties including laundry and ironing, hoovering, cleaning dishes, making beds etc.
* Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Care 24-7, complying with legal requirements e.g., CQC & Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Complete simple statistical information and maintain records using the mobile phone app. And ensure that the care tasks detailed on the support plan are performed to a high quality and report any concerns to Managers / Supervisors.
* Build two-way relationships of trust with your colleagues, people we support and their family.
* Ensure a safe working environment for yourself, the Clients and your work colleagues and report any concerns immediately.
* Commit to learning and developing yourself in your work and undertake any training or development programme to improve your personal skills.
* To support the management team with administration including learning the systems used Care Planner and Birdie and all the information that is required for each person. Including scheduling work and care planning.
* Ad hoc duties as required, and all work planned by the manager.
YOUR NEW ROLE AS SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT OFFERS:
* Competitive salary, part time hours with the opportunity to increase to full time.
* Fully Paid Training & Qualification
* 28 Days Paid Annual Leave (Full Time)
* Guaranteed Hours Contracts
* Ongoing Personal & Career Development
* Referral Rewards
* Competitive Pay Rates + Mileage for Drivers
* Uniforms & PPE Provided
* Local Base Office / Canteen Area and Facilities
* Pension Scheme
* Blue Light Card
APPLICANTS MUST HOLD OR OBTAIN AN ENHANCED DBS CERTIFICATE
If you’re looking for a rewarding role with clear career prospects and have the right skills and nature to be a success in this Senior Care Assistant role, Apply now for a confidential discussion to join our team