Senior Care Assistant

Location Swindon
Discipline: Homecare
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Contact name: Victoria Marsden

Contact email: paul@scejobs.co.uk
Job ref: 6529
Published: about 2 months ago

Senior Care Assistant Job Vacancy - Swindon, Wiltshire

Position: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26K per annum / £13.50 per hour

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role in a Homecare setting? Join our dedicated team and make a difference in the lives of our clients in Swindon and the surrounding areas. We are a reputable Homecare company seeking compassionate and skilled individuals to enhance the quality of care we provide.

Responsibilities:

  • Staff Supervisions: Oversee and support the care team, ensuring high standards of care delivery.
  • Shadowing New Starters: Mentor and guide new team members to ensure they are confident and competent in their roles.
  • Care Assessing: Conduct thorough assessments to determine client needs and preferences.
  • Care Planning and Updating Care Plans: Develop and maintain comprehensive care plans tailored to each client.
  • Customer Reviews and Quality Monitoring: Regularly review and assess the quality of care provided to clients.
  • Deliver Care: Provide direct care to clients as needed, maintaining a hands-on approach.
  • On-Call Rota: Participate in the on-call rota (1 evening per week and 1 weekend in 4).

Qualities Needed:

  • Compassionate: A caring nature and genuine desire to help others.
  • Reliable: Dependable and trustworthy with a strong work ethic.
  • Flexible: Willingness to work 5 days over 7, including alternate weekends.
  • Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Car Driver: Must have a valid driving license and reliable transportation.

Areas Within 30 Minutes Commuting Distance:

  • Marlborough
  • Royal Wootton Bassett
  • Cricklade
  • Wroughton
  • Lyneham
  • Purton
  • Highworth
  • Shrivenham
  • Faringdon
  • Cirencester

Requirements:

  • Previous experience within the social care sector is essential.
  • Must be a car driver.

Social Care & Education Jobs are the UK's leading recruitment agency for the Domiciliary / Homecare Sector. We are acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of the end employer. To view more of our homecare vacancies, please visit our website.

Join them in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those they care for. Apply today!