Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £12.8 to £13.8 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 May 2024 |
| Location: | Newton Abbot, TQ4 |
| Company: | Agincare Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | agincare/TP/312916/7523 |
Summary
Spring into a new career with us!
Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can really make a difference? Or perhaps you are an experienced care professional looking for a change? Agincare has opportunities across the country that could be perfect for you and also add a real difference to the lives of those we support on a daily basis. Care is a vocation, we are looking for people who are passionate about supporting others and will take pride and love in the work they undertake on a daily basis. Interested? Apply today!
What’s on Offer
Agincare are a proud family run organisation that is proud of its values and the delivery of the highest levels of care to our service users. Working at Agincare brings many benefits including:
- A competitive rate of £12.80 per hour on weekdays and £13.80 per hour on weekends!
- Fully funded training and career development
- Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program (offering support for employees and their families)
- Company pension scheme
- Staff appreciation incentives; Internal competitions to win prizes such as vouchers, holidays, extra annual leave.
- £500 welcome bonus
- Refer a friend scheme up to £500
About the Role
- AM 7am - 2pm PM 4pm - 10pm
- A Full Valid UK Drivers Licence and access to your own vehicle are required for this role.
- Paid mileage of 32p per mile between calls
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will supervise and lead a team of care assistants to ensure they are supported and have clear direction and guidance throughout each shift.
You will be responsible for ensuring that our clients receive quality care in line with their person-centred care plans, and administer medication in accordance with company policy. You will ensure that the working practices of you and your team follow Health & Safety and infection control guidelines.
As a senior member of the care team, you will identify and report to domiciliary care management any changes in client’s needs, and act as an escalation for any incidents or emergency events where required.
About You
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, and achieved or working towards NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
- At least two years' experience working in a social care environment - preferably with vulnerable people over 65.
- Good demonstrable knowledge and experience of dementia
- Excellent communication skills and a real ability to show empathy to people under your care
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