Senior Healthcare Assistant

Nationwide Care Services Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Senior Domiciliary Care Worker. In this role, you will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality care tailored to individual needs. You will conduct risk assessments, manage personal care, and maintain accurate records while ensuring the dignity and privacy of service users. This position offers competitive pay, career progression opportunities, and full training. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess a full UK driving license, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Career Progression Opportunities

Full Training Provided

Qualifications

• Experience in care is required; QCF Level 2 is desirable.
• Familiarity with Care Council of Wales and CSSIW standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Liaising with management, GPs, and social workers as part of a team.
• Conducting risk assessments and maintaining service user records.
• Carrying out personal care and supporting social activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Assessment

Administration Skills

Personal Care

Knowledge of Care Standards

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Record Keeping Systems

Job description

Working Hours: 35+ per week

Job Ref Number: BIR/NWC1051

Description

• To work as part of a team liaising with management, GPs, social workers, and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• The successful candidate will also undertake administration duties on a rolling rota basis to complete administration tasks.
• You will also be required, at the guidance of management, to carry out risk assessments, initial assessments, and risk assessments of each service user within their own homes to ensure that care is carried out to the highest standard.
• You will also be required to undertake spot checks of staff and service users to ensure that all standards are being maintained.
• The successful candidate must also be familiar with the Care Council of Wales and CSSIW standards.
• Experience of working within care is required; QCF level 2 is desirable.
• You will also be required to carry out personal care, develop and/or maintain social activities and individual social networks, and/or other tasks as specified in the service user’s individual plan of care, encouraging the service user where possible to undertake these tasks themselves.
• To contribute to accurate and detailed record keeping whilst maintaining the service user’s privacy in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
• We also encourage training as required by management to improve personal skills and knowledge in order to maintain a provision of high-quality domiciliary care.
• To contribute, by carrying out planned actions, to the maintenance of the service users’ individuality, dignity, and freedom of choice.
• This job description is a general description of the duties expected of a senior domiciliary care worker; other duties within the carer's capabilities and in line with legislation and regulations may be required in order to meet individual service user needs.
• Competitive rates of pay and career progression opportunities available.
• Full training given. Must hold a FULL UK driving licence.