Senior Care Assistant

Guardian Angel Carers; Clewer Village; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Angel Carers is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to help grow our care service across Windsor & Maidenhead. The role combines delivering care with supporting Care Assistants to build our local presence.

The position is not a traditional Senior Carer; it involves community engagement, ensuring high care standards, and supporting the Windsor service growth.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home care or adult social care.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business-use insurance.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Flexibility to work the two-week rolling rota.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care.
• Support and guide Care Angels working in the field.
• Carry out spot checks and competency assessments when required.
• Monitor care standards and report concerns to the office.
• Support new clients as their care begins.
• Attend local events and community activities.
• Build relationships with local professionals, organisations and community groups.
• Help raise awareness of Guardian Angel Carers across Windsor and Maidenhead.
• Support the growth of the Windsor service.
• Represent the company professionally within the community.

Skills

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Flexibility

Independence

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

Location: Windsor & Maidenhead
Salary: £22,464 per year
Contract: 30 guaranteed hours per week
Hours: Two-week rolling rota

Guardian Angel Carers is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Care Assistant to help us grow our care service across Windsor & Maidenhead.

This is not a traditional Senior Carer position. The role will combine delivering care and supporting Care Assistants with helping to build our presence in the local community.

The role of Senior Care Assistant

You will:

• Deliver safe, respectful and person-centred care.
• Support and guide Care Angels working in the field.
• Carry out spot checks and competency assessments when required.
• Monitor care standards and report concerns to the office.
• Support new clients as their care begins.
• Attend local events and community activities.
• Build relationships with local professionals, organisations and community groups.
• Help raise awareness of Guardian Angel Carers across Windsor and Maidenhead.
• Support the growth of the Windsor service.
• Represent the company professionally within the community.

Working pattern

The role operates on a two-week rolling rota. The availability window does not mean you will work continuously between these times. The role provides a minimum of 30 guaranteed hours per week, with the opportunity to earn more.

Week 1:

• Monday and Tuesday: availability between 07:00 and 22:00
• Saturday and Sunday: availability between 07:00 and 22:00

Week 2:

• Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: availability between 07:00 and 22:00
• Weekend off

Essential requirements:

• Previous experience in home care or adult social care.
• The confidence to support and guide other Care Assistants.
• A friendly and professional approach to meeting people and building local relationships.
• The right to live and work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle with business-use insurance.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Flexibility to work the two-week rolling rota.
• Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Registration with the DBS Update Service is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable and confident working independently. You must be comfortable delivering care while also helping us build a trusted and visible service across Windsor and Maidenhead.

PLEASE NOTE: WE ARE UNABLE TO OFFER ANY FORM OF SP0NS0RSHIP