Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading homecare provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves providing high-quality care and support to service users. Candidates should have 6 months of formal care experience, a good standard of English, and a valid driver's license. This position offers competitive rates and pathways for career advancement and professional training.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus: £300

Employee Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Package

Local Business Benefits

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in formal care setting.
• Must be a driver with access to your own car and appropriate insurance for vehicle business purposes.
• Good standard of English both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality standard of care to our clients.
• Monitor calls and participant in oncall phone rotations.
• Carry out Client risk assessments and report concerns.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Understanding

Caring Attitude

Education

NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team throughout the Northern Trust. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in providing high quality care and support to our service users, ensuring their wellbeing and comfort. With your healthcare experience and commitment to excellence, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We're proud to offer accredited development opportunities to help you further your career in homecare. Whether you're looking to expand your skills or advance into leadership roles, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed.

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: Be celebrated with awards Employee of the Month, Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year

Refer a Friend: Earn £200 for successful referrals

Career progression & education opportunities

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Wellbeing package
• Local business benefits

Communication Skills: Good standard of English both spoken and written

Driver’s licence: Must be a driver with access to your own car and appropriate insurance for vehicle business purposes

Experience: 6 months experience in formal care setting

Desirable criteria: NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent, NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Will be expected to have 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
• To participate in the oncall phone on working weekend as required and to cover in the absence of Area Manager
• To participate in the shadowing and 12week induction of all new staff for designated area, ensuring that all documentation is completed and submitted to Area Manager on the deadlines provided
• To effectively report any Staff or Client concerns, grievances and complaints to Area Manager
• To ensure that all Care Staff have a supply of protective items (aprons and gloves) as required
• To be coresponsible along with the Area Manager for the review and maintenance of client care folders on a monthly basis. Ensuring that all details are uptodate and of a high standard
• Carry out Client risk assessments and report promptly to Area Manager
• To maintain confidentiality in accordance to the Company Handbook
• To comply with policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals including the Connected Health Company Handbook
• To participate in emergency cover as required
• To participate in training and further development as required
• Any other duties applicable to the post as requested by Management.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as required*

About Us

At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Northern Ireland and Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.

Recruitment of Ex-offenders policy: https://connectedhealth.co.uk/wpcontent/uploads/2024/05/RecruitmentofExoffenderspolicy.pdf

*Candidates who are successful at interview will be subject to background checks including, but not limited to, satisfactory references and an enhanced police check.*