Senior Care Assistant

Connected Health Ltd; Glengormley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Glengormley is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care and support to clients. This role involves responsibilities such as monitoring calls, managing care runs, and providing training to new staff. Candidates should have at least 6 months of experience in a formal care setting and a good standard of English. The position offers an hourly rate of £13.50 with additional benefits including a sign-on bonus of £300.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus

Enhanced weekend rate

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing package

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in formal care setting.
• Driver’s licence with access to own car and appropriate insurance.
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality standard of care to clients.
• Responsible for click over of care runs.
• Participate in emergency cover as required.

Skills

Empathy

Good standard of English

Caring attitude

Driver’s licence

Education

NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Join our team in Glengormley. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high quality care and support to service users, ensuring their wellbeing and comfort. Your healthcare experience and commitment to excellence will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

Why choose us?

• Hourly rate: Monday‑Friday £13.50
• Enhanced weekend rate: Saturday & Sunday £14.50
• Sign On Bonus: Receive a £300 bonus
• Employee Recognition: Awards: Employee of the Month, Quarter, Year
• Refer a Friend: Earn £200 for successful referrals
• Career progression & education opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing package
• Local business benefits

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in formal care setting
• Good standard of English (spoken and written)
• Driver’s licence with access to own car and appropriate insurance
• NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent (desirable)
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful (desirable)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Empathy, understanding and a caring attitude
• Provide a high quality standard of care to our company clients
• Responsible for click over of care runs
• Monitoring calls
• Participate in the on‑call phone on working weekend as required and to cover in the absence of Area Manager
• Shadowing and 12‑week induction of all new staff for designated area, ensuring all documentation is completed and submitted to Area Manager on deadlines
• Effectively report any Staff or Client concerns, grievances and complaints to Area Manager
• Ensure all Care Staff have supply of protective items (aprons and gloves) as required
• Co‑responsible with Area Manager for review and maintenance of client care folders monthly, ensuring details are up‑to‑date and high standard
• Carry out Client risk assessments and report promptly to Area Manager
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with Company Handbook
• Compliance with policies and procedures in Connected Health Policies & Procedures Manuals including the Company Handbook
• Participate in emergency cover as required
• Participate in training and further development as required
• Other duties applicable to the post as requested by Management

Additional Information

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

About Us: Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity. We welcome applications from all communities.

Candidates successful at interview will be subject to background checks including satisfactory references and an enhanced police check.