Senior Care Professional

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

Job summary

A prominent care company in Ivybridge is seeking a Senior Care Professional to provide care and support to clients. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, offering emotional support, and mentoring new staff, with a competitive pay rate of £13.50/hour on weekdays and £14.50/hour on weekends. Applicants must possess a UK Driving Licence and a legal right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Guaranteed Income Contract

Comprehensive Training

Supportive Environment

Career Growth

Qualifications

• Must have access to a vehicle for work.
• Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing and grooming.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided.
• Training and mentoring new Care Professionals.

Skills

Adaptability

Good communication skills

Capacity to respond to emergencies

Willingness to prioritise well-being of others

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Professional required for a CQC rated ‘Outstanding’ domiciliary care company looking to join our friendly and professional team!

At Home Instead, you'll have the opportunity to high quality care and support to clients, helping them live their best lives every day and provide support to our dedicated team of Care Professionals.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Care Professional to work circa 35 hours per week including a mix of predominantly afternoon and evening including alternate weekends shifts to support with the on-boarding of new clients and provide support to existing clients and Care Professionals.

A successful candidate must have a driving licence with access to their own transport.

What You\'ll Enjoy as Our Senior Care Professional

• Competitive Pay: £13.50/hour on weekdays, £14.50/hour on weekends. Double pay for bank holidays
• Guaranteed Income Contract –steady income for a fixed number of hours each month
• Minimum 1-Hour Visits: Ensuring quality time with clients
• Local Shifts: Reducing your travel distance, and we cover mileage & travel time
• Comprehensive Training: Great induction and ongoing support
• Supportive Environment: A dedicated office team and a circle of happy Care Assistants
• Career Growth: Support for NVQ qualifications and internal promotion

Your Role and Responsibilities as a Senior Care Assistant

• Training and mentoring new Care Professionals and provide on-going support
• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Help with meal preparation and medication reminders
• Assist with light housekeeping and errands
• Support clients with mobility and physical activities
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in clients\' conditions to the appropriate team members
• Build strong, trusting relationships with clients and their families
• To provide support to Care Professionals through introductions and shadow visits

What We Look For in You, Our Senior Care Assistant

• Adaptability and a personable nature
• Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively
• Prepared to respond to emergencies and to report concerns to the Registered Care Manager
• Genuine willingness to prioritise the well-being of others
• Valid UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle for work
• Legal right to work in the UK

Additional Information

Kickstart your career with Home Instead today!

Click "Apply" below to find out more or call 01752 938220 to speak to Emma.

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.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.