Team Senior Carer

Belong; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 15,456 - 22,014; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free DBS check

Early Pay Scheme

Free Blue Light Card

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Induction

Occupational Health support

Comprehensive training

Career progression opportunities

Colleague recognition events

Personal pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Job summary

A caring organization in Macclesfield is seeking a Team Senior Carer to provide vital personal care for older adults in a warm team environment. This role involves personal care, medication management, and activity leadership, especially for dementia residents. Ideal candidates will have experience in elderly care and a passion for supporting independence. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including training, a pension scheme, and colleague recognition events.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care for older adults, especially in dementia settings.
• Ability to manage medications and cooking for residents.
• Team leadership skills to deputize for the Lead Senior Support Worker.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to older adults.
• Assist with medication administration.
• Lead activities for residents including exercise and engagement.
• Maintain care plans and document daily activities.

Skills

Caring for older adults

Dementia care

Medication management

Cooking

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

x1 32.5 hours

Combination of shifts from 8am-3pm & 3pm-10pm including alternate weekends.

Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Belong Macclesfield

Responsibilities

You’ll be working in one of our households with a warm, friendly team as a Team Senior Carer. Working in Belong Macclesfield you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently by providing excellent personal centred care. You will be experienced in caring for the older generation, especially in a dementia setting.

You will carry out a variety of duties including:

• Personal care
• Medication management
• Cooking
• Dementia care
• Deputise for the Lead Senior Support worker.
• Exercise
• Uploading day to day details on care plans

Benefits

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary £13.60 p/h
• Free DBS check*
• Early Pay Scheme
• Free Blue Light Card
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Induction
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Colleague recognition events
• Personal pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
• Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the ability to sponsor overseas staff.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following line for reference if you wish to read:

the DBS code of conduct: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice