Senior Care Assistant

Location Wandsworth
Discipline: Homecare
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: £27K - £30K per annum DOE
Contact name: Victoria Marsden

Contact email: paul@scejobs.co.uk
Job ref: 7052
Published: 1 day ago

We have an exciting Permanent, Senior Care Assistant /Care Supervisor job vacancy in Wandsworth, SW18, Southwest London, easily accessible via the A3, A205, and bus routes 44, 77, and 87.

Benefits:

  • Salary: £27-£30K per annum, DOE
  • Additional pay for care calls.
  • Office/Community split: 1-2 days office, 3-4 days in the community.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; flexible evening/weekend work.
  • On-call rotation: 1 week in 3.
  • 37 days annual leave.

About the Employer:
This well-established, private, homecare provider is highly respected and has been rated "Good" by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). They deliver between 800-1000 hours of homecare weekly, offering personalized care to individuals in the Wandsworth, Putney, and Battersea areas. They have built a reputation for delivering high-quality, compassionate care.

Duties:
You will supervise and observe our team of Care Assistants whilst working, offering advice, support and guidance where needed.  You will paly a key role in ensuring Quality & Compliance and ensuring we are providing a fantastic service.  You will ensure our carers and those we support are a good match and put the client at the centre of all decisions.  You will work with families and outside agencies to ensure that all their care needs are being met.
  • Supervise a team of care workers.
  • Conduct assessments and update care plans.
  • Ensure high standards of care delivery.
  • Liaise with families and healthcare professionals.
  • Support care workers in the field.

Criteria:
  • 2-3 years in Adult Social Care.
  • Experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker.
  • Strong supervisory skills.
  • A passion for supporting vulnerable adults in their own homes.
  • An excellent communicator with high levels of customer service.


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