Team Senior Carer

Dubizzle Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Macclesfield is seeking a Team Senior Carer to join their compassionate team. This role involves providing personal care and support to older people, particularly those with dementia, ensuring they maintain their independence. With a competitive salary of £13.60 per hour and benefits including free DBS checks and access to professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free DBS check

Early Pay Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Induction

Opportunities for ongoing development

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing personal centred care for older people, especially in dementia settings.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to undertake a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents, supporting their independence.
• Manage medication and assist in daily activities.
• Deputise for the Lead Senior Support worker as required.

Skills

Experience in caring for older generation

Dementia care

Medication management

Cooking

Job description

Overview

x1 32.5 hours

Combination of shifts from 8am-3pm & 3pm-10pm including alternate weekends.

Belong are an innovative not for profit provider of person centred care for older people; specialising in dementia care. As we enter a period of growth and expansion there has never been a better time to join us! We have an exciting opportunity to join our team in Belong Macclesfield

Responsibilities

You’ll be working in one of our households with a warm, friendly team as a Team Senior Carer. Working in Belong Macclesfield you can make a real impact to the lives of older people; giving them the support to continue to live independently by providing excellent personal centred care. You will be experienced in caring for the older generation, especially in a dementia setting.

You will carry out a variety of duties including:

• Personal care
• Medication management
• Cooking
• Dementia care
• Deputise for the Lead Senior Support worker.
• Exercise
• Uploading day to day details on care plans

Benefits

In return you will receive:

• Competitive salary £13.60 p/h
• Free DBS check*
• Early Pay Scheme
• Free Blue Light Card
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Induction
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career progression
• Colleague recognition events
• Personal pension scheme
• Extensive PPE available for all staff
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
• Access to the Village Bistro for subsidised meals, tea and coffee

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the ability to sponsor overseas staff.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following text for reference if you wish to read: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice