We are currently recruiting a part time Senior Care Assistant for our Lincoln branch.
The hours of work will be - Week 1 – Monday thru Thursday - Week 2 – Thursday thru Sunday – (20 hours each week). The business operates between 0700 and 2200hrs daily.
To perform a variety of duties to ensure that our clients receive the appropriate support and high-quality care service they deserve.
The Role.
- Support with reviews/spot checks.
- Conduct initial introductions.
- Deliver care.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with potential and existing clients, their families and other professionals involved in their care.
- Support and mentor Care Professionals.
- Maintain regular contact with Care Professionals.
- Participate in “on-call” duties.
- Ensure compliance with Home Instead’s Equality, Diversity and Equal Opportunities Policy, in respect of employment and service delivery.
- Carry out any other duties deemed necessary for the successful operation of the business.
Criteria.
- Capable of setting high personal/professional standards so our Care Professionals take the lead from you.
- Experience in the care sector delivering a wide range of personal care services.
- Experience working with MAR charts and medication in a supervisory role.
- Passion for delivering the highest quality care to our clients and helping them to live independently and happily in their own homes.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations specific to Health and Social Care.
- Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly.
- Confident in the use of care management technology including providing support and training to Care Professionals when using remote care applications.
- Must understand the importance of confidentiality working within current legislation.
Qualifications
Level 2 or 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care preferred but not essential
Additional Information
As a successful applicant, you will benefit from:
- 20 Hour Weekly Contract
- Paid Travel/Wait Time in between visits - Additional to the hourly rate
- Mileage paid at 35 pence per mile in between visits
- Company Pension Scheme
- Local & Professional Management Team
- Blue Light Discount Card
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Home Instead Employee Benefits & Discount Scheme
- Award Winning, Comprehensive Induction & Ongoing Professional Development Training
- Fantastic Recognition, Care Awards, Staff Birthday Schemes, Social Events and Company Events
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.25-£24.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee mentoring programme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lincoln
Reference ID: SC/Senior.
