Senior Care Worker (Meadow View)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Matlock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Opportunities

LGPS Pension

Generous Holiday Allowance

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service is seeking Senior Care Workers to support older people in the community in a part-time role, including night shifts at a Matlock location. The post focuses on person-centred care and activities for clients.

Candidates should have dementia care experience and a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, with the ability to work across seven days. Training opportunities and a generous pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience of supporting older people, particularly those living with dementia.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
• Ability to work across a 7-day service.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a team to provide person-centred care advice and guidance to colleagues and others
• Plan and facilitate activities for clients
• Ensure we are delivering a high level of care for those who live with us long term and on a short-term basis.
• Manage the booking in and administration of medication

Skills

Dementia care experience

Older people care

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Location: Matlock

Hours: Part-time. We work a 3 shift pattern. This role will include night shifts.

Are you

passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting older people in your community?

motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic Senior Care Workers to join our experienced team at

What you’ll do:

• Work independently and as part of a team to provide person-centred care advice and guidance to colleagues and others
• Plan and facilitate activities for clients
• Ensure we are delivering a high level of care for those who live with us long term and on a short-term basis.
• Manage the booking in and administration of medication

Training Opportunities – Develop your skills and progress your career

LGPS Pension – Secure and competitive pension scheme

Generous Holiday Allowance – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance

1. Knowledge and experience of supporting older people, particularly those living with dementia
2. QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
3. Ability to work across a 7-day service.

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service

Shared Lives Carers are classed as self-employed and receive generous tax incentives

Leicestershire County Council Shared Lives Service