We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team looking after our clients in the community.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant who is ready to take on leadership responsibilities and make a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Senior Care Assistant Job Overview:
• Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
• Location: Maidstone and the surrounding areas (Bearsted, Langley, Park Wood, Shepway, Loose, Coxheath, Allington, Barming, Kings Hill, Ditton, Aylesford)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: from £13.96 to £14.96 per hour with enhanced rates for UK public holidays
• Schedule: up to 30 hours per week with variable hours from 6:45am to 10:00pm, Monday to Friday and alternate weekends
Eligibility Criteria for a Senior Care Assistant:
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of working in Health and Social Care, with some supervisory/ leadership skills
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle (essential)
• Please note you must be eligible to work in the UK. We do not offer sponsorship
About Us:
At Continuity of Care Services, we believe in the power of community and the importance of compassionate care. Our mission is to provide exceptional support to those in need, ensuring they live fulfilling and independent lives. We are a dedicated team of professionals who take pride in making a positive impact on the lives of our clients.
Job Description:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, supervising a team of Care Assistants, and supporting our client's daily needs. You will also assist with shadow shifts, spot checks, training staff, and ensuring that safeguarding and health and safety procedures are adhered to. Your work will make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life.
You will work closely with our care manager who will support you to oversee our clients in the Maidstone area.
As well as supervisory duties, your schedule will include shifts of varying lengths, start and finish times and you will need to be available to work alternate weekends.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead, motivate and support a team of care colleagues
• Manage shadowing, competency assessments and conduct spot checks
• Support with medication sign off in line with company policy
• Assist clients with daily living activities, e.g. personal care, meal preparation, and light house keeping
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
• Follow individualised care plans and report any changes in clients conditions to care manager
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
• Participate in the on-call rota, shared with the wider team
Person Specification:
• Genuine passion for helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, compassionate, and patient nature
• Team player, self- motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
Join our dedicated team and become a valued member of our community-focused care organisation. Make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Apply now! Submit your CV via the apply online function.
Continuity of Care Services are an Equally Opportunities, Disability Aware and CQC Regulated Employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Advantages of Joining our Team:
• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay PLUS enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card- subscription covered by us!
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care Qualifications Career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer a friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People's pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• Company phone
Our recruitment process
Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin- bespoke to each clients needs.