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Senior Homecare Support Worker
£11.00 - £12.00 per hour Holiday Pay, Pension, Many Benefits
Job Description
JOB TITLE - SENIOR HOMECARE SUPPORT WORKER
INTRODUCTION
The primary responsibility of a Senior Homecare Support Worker is to become an ambassador to maintain high standards. Support the Community and Reablement based team, office coordinators and management team to Retain Quality and Indeptndence within the community.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
As well as encouraging clients to in the community to maintain the maximum degree of independence and to engage in activities appropriate to their abilities, you will be delivering a high level of support. As a part of our Quality and Mentoring the team you will also be;
- Completing community-based spot checks
- Auditing of files and support plans
- Community based risk assessments
- Obtaining up to date information from the multidisciplinary team
- Quality monitoring
- Staff observations
- Mentoring new starters and support existing staff
- Support plan reviews
- On-Call duties when required
- Identifying training needs of staff
- Supporting management with safeguarding referrals
- Supporting healthcare staff with the safe use of new equipment
- Completing these duties alongside the usual Homecare work
Must have a level 3 diploma in health and social care or equivalent, or be working towards this
CONTACTS & COMMUNICATIONS
- Interaction with clients, families and associates of clients, multidisciplinary teams, colleagues, coordinators and management
- Reporting and monitoring any additional support needs
- Acknowledging and responding to concerns
- Liaising with other areas of the organisation, including training
- Contacting clients to arrange care plan reviews
COMPETENCIES
The holder of this post should be able to demonstrate, or quickly acquire through appropriate training:
- To maintain integrity when dealing with matters of confidentiality
- A willingness to undertake training to develop new skills
- A willingness to operate flexibility and to be accountable
- The ability to work without supervision while adhering to company policies
- An understanding of the needs of our business
BENEFITS
- Industry leading training
- Weekly Pay
- Company Pension
- Free Uniform (1st Free)
- Paid Holidays
- Career Development pathway
- Access to Diplomas
- Discount scheme (Highstreet)
- Guaranteed and Salaried hours
- Recommend a Friend up to £300 per introduction - see website for details
- Discount on brand new lease cars
(This job description is not exhaustive and can include tasks not detailed above.)
SIMILAR JOBS
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Senior Care Assistant
Retain Healthcare, Gloucestershire are currently recruiting senior care assistants to work within specialist residential care home on the outskirts of Cheltenham for ongoing shifts. You will be working alongside a team of experience and dedicated staff who specialise in the care of elderly residents both full time and respite.
Pay rates are £11.25 to £22.50 per hour (with holiday pay accrued separately)
Working with Retain Healthcare means that you will have:- Weekly pay (PAYE not Umbrella so no hidden charges)
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Block booked shifts available
- Fast track recruitment process
- Access to multiple high street discounts via the Blue Light scheme
- Free extensive training
- DBS Rebate Reimbursement
- 24/7 support from our highly experienced team
- Fast track registration available
- Application and access to your Rota via our mobile app
- Access to ongoing personal development
- Recommend a friend bonus scheme
- Regulated by CQC
- Retain Rewards
- EAP - Employee assistance programme
- Free uniform (Where applicable)
The serviceis situated in the Charlton Kings area of Cheltenham.
Your duties will be assisting with all aspects of daily living including personal care, medication and healthcare appointments along with accessing the local community and maintaining relations with family and friends. Additional activities may include:- Pub Quiz
- Theatre and boat trips
- Christmas markets and fetes
- Art and craft sessions
- Walking/exercise
- Coffee mornings
Requirements for this role:- Minimum 6 months paid experience in care setting
- Right to work in the UK
- Completion of our online application form and able to provide proof of ID
*We Do Not Offer Sponsorship For These Roles*
INDCARE -
Care Assistant
Community Support Worker and Healthcare Assistant Role
*Driving Licence Essential *Sponsorship not available*
Hours available: 07:00-14:00 or 16:00-22:00
Full Training provided
‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer’
Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:- When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
- Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
- Attending training and expanding your personal development
- Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
- When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
- Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis
Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:- 24 hour support advice and guidance
- Employee assistance program
- Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
- Working for a Company that strives to do things better or differently
- Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Guaranteed Hours available
- FREE uniform, training and DBS Rebate Reimbursement
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Free blue light card
- Weekly pay
- Easy online application
- Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
- Retain Rewards - local discounts
- £250 joining bonus
For more information please call our recruitment team! -
Care Assistant- Community Support Worker- Gloucestershire
Community Support Worker
* Driving Licence is Essential
* Sposorship not available
‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, then Retain Healthcare has the answer’
Are you looking for something different? Retain Healthcare is developing a new model of care and support to people living at home in your community. This is an opportunity for the right person to shape and develop a new service and deliver care that provides improved quality of life to those who need you most.
Being a part of this gives you access to training and personal development that is both innovative and career changing. You will be leading the way in shaping the future of Social Care and developing the next generation of Care Professionals. ‘Feel proud to work in Social Care’
Required:
- Kind, caring, compassionate individual
-drivers licence
- own a car
- UK work authorisation
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:- When required liaise with Social Workers, District Nurses and other agency professionals within the multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute towards communicating changes of requirements.
- Ensure that you work within the company policies and procedures.
- Attending training and expanding your personal development
- Assist customers as appropriate with their personal needs, such as dressing, washing, meal preparation and access to their community as detailed in the Care Plan.
- When working within a customer’s home setting you may be assisting customers with, or where necessary carry out light housework, such as dusting, sweeping/ vacuuming carpets, living rooms/ kitchens/ bathrooms and toilets, polishing furniture using dusters/ mops/ equipment, washing and ironing clothing and bed linen, preparing and cooking a meal.
- Following the outcome focused model, encourage customers to undertake personal care and tasks which they are capable of, recognising that their abilities may change, in some circumstances, on a day-to-day basis
Being Part of Retain Healthcare, you will benefit from:- £250 joining bonus
- Employee assistance program
- Full time Mental Health First Aiders who are there for you when you need them
- Having your own dedicated coordinator who will ensure you have the work you want and that you have everything you need to be successful in your role
- Local training and your own career development pathway endorsed by Skills for care. City and Guilds
- FLEXIBLE hours - part time or full time, with a range of shifts including days and nights.
- Guaranteed Hours available
- FREE uniform
- Paid training
- DBS Rebate Reimbursement
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Free blue light card
- Weekly pay
- Easy online application
- Gloucestershire – CQC – Outstanding for Well Led
- Retain Rewards - local discounts