Senior Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead Senior Care is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care for clients in their own homes. Responsibilities include supervising care staff and implementing care plans while ensuring clients' comfort and well-being. Join a leading provider committed to making a difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Excellent pay rates

Refer a Friend Bonus

Opportunities for career progression

Fully paid award winning training

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior care preferred.
• Driver with access to own vehicle necessary.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support care staff in delivering care.
• Assist in implementing individual care plans.
• Provide personal care including bathing and mobility assistance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

Level 3 Diploma or Certificate in Health and Social Care

Job description

Company Description

Home Insteadis the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enable us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our clients, ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will be responsible for supervising care staff, implementing care plans, and fostering a supportive environment within the clients own home. Strong leadership skills and the ability to communicate effectively with both residents and team members are essential for success in this role.

• Excellent pay rates - from £13.60to £15.10per hour, plusenhanced bank holiday rates of double the hourly rate
• Refer a Friend Bonusfor both you and your friend.
• Support of local office.
• Opportunities forcareer progression.
• Access toBlue Light Card
• We pay for your enhanced DBS check
• Mileage-paid separately
• Training - fully paid award winning training, including Care Certification andCity & Guilds accredited Dementia training
• Employee assistance programme - available 24/7details/ other health plans
• Exclusive discounts scheme – at supermarkets, utility providers and more

Duties

• Supervise and support care staff in delivering exceptional care to clients.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans tailored to each clients needs.
• Provide personal care to clients, including assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
• Maintain accurate records of clients progress and report any changes in their condition to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Utilise IT systems effectively for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• Must be able to provide weekend On Call service 2 x per month

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our clients by providing compassionate support and exceptional care.

Qualifications

• A kind heart
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma or Certificate in Health and Social Care
• A knowledge of the local area would be beneficial
• Previous experience in senior care or a similar role is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise and motivate a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact with clients, families, and colleagues.
• Knowledge of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively.
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality care to clients in their homes.
• Driver with access to own vehicle
• A commitment to ongoing professional development
• You must have the right to work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship)

Additional Information

As a Senior Care Professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.