Senior Carer & Team Lead — Dementia Care

Belong; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

Paid induction

Company pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card benefit

Occupational Health support

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

Belong Birkdale is opening a new village and seeks compassionate care staff to support older adults, including those living with dementia. You will deliver personal care, administer medications, prepare meals, and keep accurate care plans and records.

You may deputise for the Team Leader and contribute to a friendly, dignified, wellbeing-focused environment. We offer £14.45 per hour with full-time and part-time opportunities, a values-driven not-for-profit setting, training, DBS support,

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care is essential.
• Experience supporting older people, particularly with dementia.
• Experience administering and recording medication.
• Experience updating care plans and resident records.
• Eligible to work in the UK and able to commute to Birkdale.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care.
• Administer and manage medication.
• Support customers living with dementia.
• Prepare and cook meals within the household.
• Maintain and update care plans and daily records.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required.
• Promote dignity, independence and wellbeing for all customers.

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Belong Birkdale is opening a new village and seeks compassionate care staff to support older adults, including those living with dementia. You will deliver personal care, administer medications, prepare meals, and keep accurate care plans and records.

You may deputise for the Team Leader and contribute to a friendly, dignified, wellbeing-focused environment. We offer £14.45 per hour with full-time and part-time opportunities, a values-driven not-for-profit setting, training, DBS support,