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Job Title – Senior Care Assistant
Job Type - Part Time or Full Time Positions Available
Location – Swansea, Covering Post Codes - SA1, SA2, SA3, SA4, SA5, SA6 and SA7
We are actively recruiting an ambitious, driven, and caring Senior Care Assistant for our growing office.
Full driver's license and access to own vehicle essential
Salary

• For weekday care work we pay a flat rate of £12.15 per hour
• For any Senior Carer duties on weekdays, we pay a flat rate of £12.15 per hour
• For all weekend work, we pay a flat rate of £13 per hour
• For any Senior Carer duties on weekends, we pay a flat rate of £13.50 per hour
• We also pay for all of your travel time at £11.44, as well as a mileage rate of 45 pence per mile.
• We pay holiday pay, pensions as well as offering guaranteed hour contracts.
• We pay on a fortnightly basis.

The Senior Care Assistant Role
We’re looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team to support our clients in their day-to-day lives, from personal care to social and recreational activities, acting as an expert on the health needs of our clients as well as a friendly face for them to talk to.
The Senior Care Assistant will work closely with our management, alongside other care staff, health professionals and our clients at their own homes.
As a Senior Care Assistants, you will be expected to promote all Living at Home core values and beliefs in every aspect of your role, from working with our fantastic clients to mentoring new Care Professionals.
Benefits
· Private Aviva healthcare insurance – you can add family members too
· £250 Welcome bonus on completion of 12-week probation
· £250 Refer a friend bonus
· Pension scheme
· Paid travel time
· Paid SCW registration
· Double pay on bank holidays
· Fortnightly pay
· £12.15 to £14 per hour & 45p mileage
· Holiday pay
· Cycle to work scheme
· Guaranteed hour contracts offered
· City & Guilds (NVQ) accredited training provided
· As a private business, most calls are a minimum of one hour
· All private clients – no council contracts – plenty of time with our clients
· Be valued for the work you do
· Full training & mentoring programme
· Real career progression
· Great job satisfaction
· Free registration for your Blue Light card
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Our runs start at approximately 7am until 2pm, and 4pm until 10pm.
We also provide block hour sitting services with our clients.
Full driver's licence and access to own vehicle essential
Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are delivered and maintained at all times following all Living at Home policies and procedures.
• Support and contribute actively to the training, shadowing and supervision, including spot checks, of existing and new staff in all aspects of their work
• Support, lead and mentor a team of employees on a day-to-day basis to ensure they perform to Living at Home standards of high-quality care delivery.
• Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or difficulties regarding staff or clients
• Ensure a thorough knowledge, understanding and adherence to all company policies and procedures in line with CIW regulatory requirements
• Participate and arrange team meetings and staff events to ensure the effective communication of business goals and objectives on a monthly basis
• Maintain clear, timely records such as communication sheets and MAR Charts, alerting the Registered Manager to any issues that may cause concern
• Deal with all enquiries and concerns in a calm, friendly and professional manner to ensure you represent Living at Home effectively.
• Participate in the out of hours / on call service when required
• Conduct client and employee introductions and familiarise the employee with the client file and care plan
• Organise work to effect maximum efficiency and value for money
• Building relationships with the clients and families to ensure we deliver personalised care
• Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate

Personal Specification

• The ability to work on own initiative and as a team member
• Willingness to participate in continuing professional development
• Supervisory skills with the qualities to lead and motivate a team
• Flexible approach to work patterns/schedules
• Highly punctual and reliable at all times
• Caring and empathetic approach to our client group

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years ‘experience of working within a health and social care setting
• Experience of promoting wellbeing through a positive attitude and work ethic
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for delivering excellent care
• Able to demonstrate good organisational and leadership skills
• Hold a full UK driving license and have access to your own vehicle
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills

Personal Qualities

• Emotionally intelligent
• Empathetic
• Caring
• Friendly
• Efficient
• Perceptive
• Patient
• Reliable

Living at Home Company Culture
Our care delivery is friendly, caring, committed, award winning and is inspirational to our clients. Each of our clients have a personalised care plan including a One Page Profile which is tailored to their specific needs, hobbies, and interests.
Our service is focused on the desired outcomes of the client. Whether this is receiving support to re-engage in their local community; or to get up in the morning and ready to start their day, you could be the one to make these special and important moments happen.
If you have experience as a Care Assistant, Support Worker, Carer, HCA, Health Care Assistant or in the NHS we would love to hear from you.
This could be the start of your new career, with our full support and outstanding training, anything is possible if you put your head and heart into it.
Full driver's licence and access to own vehicle essential
Ref.LAH Senior Care Assistant 08/11/2024
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.15-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 14 – 36 per week
Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus
• Signing bonus

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Matching gift scheme
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Do you live in or around Swansea?

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)
• Level 3 in Health and Social care (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: Ref.LAH Senior Care Assistant 08/11/2024