Senior Care Assistant

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Shifts available: Full time (9am – 5pm) with an element of on call

Access to vehicle required due to the geographical nature of the role

We're sorry, but we do not currently offer sponsorship to applicants.

What we offer

We’re creating brighter days, fresh challenges, exciting opportunities, and plenty of ups, downs, and curveballs. As a Senior Care Assistant at QCS, part of City & County, each day will be different and offer meaningful, rewarding work that makes a real difference to our clients’ lives and your career.

What you’ll get

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Paid training and shadowing
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Death in Service Payment
• Benefits and Well-being Platform
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligible for Blue Light Card, with access to more than 15,000 discounts nationwide

Job Description

What you’ll do

The Senior Care Assistant supports the delivery of high-quality care support services by conducting assessments, reviews, and supervising care workers. You will work with Care Coordinators to plan effective rotas, considering individual needs and worker skills. You will also review services, participate in multidisciplinary reviews, shadow new care workers, and evaluate care practices through on-site observations.

You will primarily work in the community but will also undertake some administrative tasks in the office.

Qualifications

What you’ll need

Experience in initial risk and needs assessments for service users in various settings, including homes, hospitals, or residential/nursing homes. Ability to work in partnership with service users, families, carers, healthcare professionals, and others to ensure holistic care support.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We celebrate achievements driven by our talented team. Our mission is to transform the care industry through innovation and positive change. As the UK's largest care provider, we offer extensive career opportunities, stability, and growth. Join us on our journey and develop your career with us.

City and County Healthcare Group is an equal opportunities employer.