Senior Home Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Newark on Trent is seeking a dedicated Home Care Worker to monitor services and provide support in the community. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, a driving license, and at least 2 years of experience. The role offers a full-time schedule with flexible shifts throughout the week. Competitive pay includes £14.05 per hour, travel time compensation, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license and access to a car.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in health and social care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve home care services.
• Shadow and train new staff during client calls.
• Assist in scheduling and recruitment processes.
• Share on-call responsibilities for client liaison.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Working towards Level 3

Job description

Overview

Home Care in Newark, Grantham and villages in between.

About

• Working closely with the Care Manager to monitor and improve the services the company provide
• Shadowing and introducing staff in Client calls
• Working with Scheduling and Recruitment to help ensure effective utilization of staff plus to recruitment of the right candidates
• You will share on-call responsibilities where you will liaise and advise fellow team members plus be a contact for our clients, their relatives and relevant authorities

Shifts

Full time position only - 30 to 40 hours per week

Must be flexible to cover early, later and alternate weekend shifts

25 hours in community

10 hours in office

0 hours contract at present

Requirements

• Minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and working towards Level 3
• Full UK licence with access to own car
• 2 years experience

Pay

£14.05 per hour

Travel time - £12.21

Mileage - 30p per mile