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Senior Homecare Support Worker
£11.00 - £16.50 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 for Complex Care Package – Days and Waking Nights available
CARE MORE IN 2024!
We at Retain Healthcare are looking for confident individuals to work in a complex care package in Chippenham.
This package has two shift patterns, 08:00-20:00 and 20:00-08:00. Please note that night shifts are waking nights.
The main duties and responsibilities include:- Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
- Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
- Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
- Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
- Supporting the customer with daily activities such as shopping, hobbies, attending appointments, accessing the community and keeping the home up together with domestic tasks.
- Administering medication.
- Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
- Encouraging independence where possible.
Requirements:- Previous care experience necessary
- 25 years old and over
- Must hold a UK driving license
- Weekly pay (£15-£19 per hour dependent on day and time of shift)
- Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
- DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
- Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
- Opportunity to progress your career
- Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills
*NO COS OFFERED* -
Care Assistant for Complex Care Package – Days and Waking Nights available
CARE MORE IN 2024!
We at Retain Healthcare are looking for confident individuals to work in a complex care package in Chippenham.
This package has two shift patterns, 08:00-20:00 and 20:00-08:00. Please note that night shifts are waking nights.
The main duties and responsibilities include:- Remaining awake and alert for the entirety of the shift.
- Completing regular checks for health and welfare.
- Supporting the customer with their personal care needs.
- Supporting the customer to meet their outcomes.
- Supporting the customer with daily activities such as shopping, hobbies, attending appointments, accessing the community and keeping the home up together with domestic tasks.
- Administering medication.
- Use of moving and assisting equipment such as ceiling track hoists, electric wheelchairs, through the floor lifts, toto’s etc.
- Encouraging independence where possible.
Requirements:- Previous care experience necessary
- 25 years old and over
- Must hold a UK driving license
- Weekly pay (£15-£19 per hour dependent on day and time of shift)
- Flexible shift patterns to suit you, alternatively a rolling rota is also available
- DBS cost paid back to you after 100 hours completed
- Opportunity to top up your hours in other areas of the business
- Opportunity to progress your career
- Full induction process prior to employment commencing by Retain Skills
*NO COS OFFERED*