Senior Carer

Carefour Services Limited; Hartlebury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Stakeholder pension

Free training

Mentoring

IT equipment provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Carefour Services Limited in Worcestershire is seeking a Senior Carer to lead a team of care staff, support clients, and coordinate with care coordinators. You will oversee care quality, identify development needs, and assist with on-call duties.

The role includes a set two-week rota with alternate weekends, and a competitive salary with mileage allowance. We welcome committed candidates with NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, relevant care experience, and a valid driver's license with

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Experience in care provision.
• Valid driver's license with access to own car.
• Experience in similar role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of care staff
• Build close relationships with clients, care team, and care coordinators
• Oversee care quality control
• Target areas of professional development for the care team
• Support the on-call service by answering calls and queries from clients and the care team
• A set week one and week two rota including alternate weekends

Job description

Work locally. Rewarding job. Good pay and conditions with contracted guaranteed hours. Progression.

Job Description:

Carefour, an award-winning care provider of home care services in Worcestershire, is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join our wonderful team as a Senior Carer. As a Senior Carer, you will manage and support a team of care staff, build close relationships with clients, care team, and care coordinators, and foster a teamwork ethic in the community. You will be responsible for overseeing care quality control, targeting areas of professional development for the care team and supporting the on-call service by answering calls and queries from clients and care team. You will be required to work alternate weekends within the set rota. Office based in Hartlebury.

Requirements:

We are looking for candidates who have an NVQ level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. You should have experience in care provision and a valid driver’s license with access to your own car. Ideally, you are already working in a similar role and looking for a new opportunity to join a well-established and passionate team.

Responsibilities:

Manage and support a team of care staff

Build close relationships with clients, care team, and care coordinators

Oversee care quality control

Target areas of professional development for the care team

Support the on-call service by answering calls and queries from clients and the care team

A set week one and week two rota including alternate weekends enable you to enjoy a healthy work-life balance

Competitive salary with an additional mileage allowance

Supportive working environment

Free training and one-to-one mentoring to support your professional development

Provision of IT equipment and access to care systems to enable you to reach your full potential within the role

Mandatory training provided to support the role

Monthly pay and Stakeholder pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Opportunity to complete outsourced training in Health and Social Care

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme with a confidential 24/7 support service

We welcome all candidates who are passionate and caring about providing personalised care in clients’ own homes. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are looking for candidates who have an NVQ level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent. You should have experience in care provision and a valid driver’s license with access to your own car. Ideally, you are already working in a similar role and looking for a new opportunity to join a well-established and passionate team.