Senior Carer

Tezlom; Teddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible bank shifts

Shift flexibility subject to demand

Competitive hourly pay

Ongoing support from Tezlom team

Make a difference to residents' lives

Job summary

Tezlom Healthcare in Hampton (TW12, London) is seeking an experienced Senior Carer to pick up flexible bank shifts in a care home. This zero-hours contract offers the flexibility to choose shifts that fit around your availability while delivering high-quality care to residents.

You will work alongside nurses and care staff, assisting with personal care and supporting medication duties, ensuring residents’ dignity and wellbeing at all times.

Qualifications

• Previous Senior Carer experience in a care home is essential.
• Experience in medication administration is essential.
• Experience providing personal care to residents.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is advantageous but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Full set of mandatory training certificates or willingness to complete training.
• Good communication skills, reliability and a caring, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the nurse with medication administration and related duties within the care home.
• Providing personal care and support to residents, including washing, dressing, toileting and daily living activities.
• Promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times.
• Following care plans, medication procedures and health and safety guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns to the nurse in charge.
• Working closely with nurses and other care staff to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Senior Carer experience

Medication administration

Personal care

Communication

Reliability

Education

NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Carer

Tezlom Healthcare | Hampton, TW12, London

Looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle?

Tezlom Healthcare is recruiting experienced Senior Carers to pick up flexible bank shifts in a care home based in Hampton, TW12, London

This is a zero-hours contract, offering the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability and fit around your existing commitments

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the nurse with medication administration and related duties within the care home
• Providing personal care and support to residents, including assistance with washing, dressing, toileting and daily living activities
• Promoting residents' dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times
• Following care plans, medication procedures and health and safety guidelines
• Maintaining accurate care records and reporting any concerns to the nurse in charge
• Working closely with nurses and other care staff to deliver high-quality care

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Carer in a care home setting is essential
• Experience in medication administration is essential, as you will be assisting the nurse with medication duties
• Experience providing personal care to residents
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care is advantageous but not essential
• Valid Enhanced DBS certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Full set of mandatory training certificates or willingness to complete the required training
• Good communication skills, reliability and a caring, professional approach

What We Offer

• Flexible bank shifts to fit around your existing commitments
• The opportunity to pick up additional shifts subject to availability
• Competitive hourly pay
• Ongoing support from the Tezlom team
• The opportunity to make a positive difference to residents' lives