Senior Care Assistant

Audley Group; Gerrards Cross; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community care organization is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support and guide carers in the community. The role involves mentoring, supervising a team, ensuring high care standards, and providing training. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care and 1 year of experience in domiciliary care. The position offers a competitive salary, travel compensation, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Mileage compensation at 45p per mile

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to guest suites

Learning and development opportunities

Employee discount portal

Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Qualifications

• 1 year of care experience in a domiciliary care environment.
• Full driving license with access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level care service including personal social and housekeeping.
• Supervise and support a team of carers.
• Provide in-house training to care assistants when required.
• Support service expansion and client introduction.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (NVQ 3)

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Audley Care is a well-established community care organisation, with offices based at the 5* luxury Audley………..We are actively looking for a Senior Care Assistant, to work between our office (or home based) and out in the community providing support and guidance to our carers.

As a Senior CareAssistantyou will be a mentor and supervisor to our Home Care Assistants. You will work closely with the office team to be at the heart of keeping our care standards high.

Responsibilities may include:

• Delivering a high level care service inclusive of personal social and housekeeping services.
• Supervising a team of carers and providing support and assistance as and when needed.
• Ensuring service across the team is delivered in accordance with all Audley policies, procedures and practices.
• Providing in-house training to care assistants when required.
• Sign off as competent all developing Personal Care Assistants as and when they demonstrate competence and the Audley behaviours.
• To support the introduction of new clients and the development of the service into new areas.
• Carry out duties as assigned by the Registered Manager.

What we’re looking for:
To be a lead member of our team you’ll need to be able to inspire and develop a team, excelling as a mentor. You’ll need to have a passion for delivering and developing a high standard care service compliant with relevant policies. You must get excited to expand services and brand development as you and your team represent Audley Care and will get involved with marketing & PR activities across the…………..and surrounding areas to help strengthen our reputation.
You will need to hold a National Vocational Qualification Level 3 (NVQ 3), Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards. You will need to have 1yearscare experience in a domiciliary care environment,Youwill also need to hold a full driving license with access to your own vehicle.

What we can offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 45p per mile paid to cover your travel
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent learning and development opportunities with our Audley Academy
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…