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Please note - we currently do not have a Home Office licence to offer sponsorship and recruit care staff from overseas. Please do not apply if you require sponsorship as your application will not be progressed. Thank you Are you an experienced senior carer or a care assistant looking to advance your career? You could join our incredible team in Nantwich as we are looking for an additional senior carer to ensure that the care we provide is of the highest quality. Senior Care Assistants provide leadership to the team and shadow, observe, and mentor new care assistants. They also have a key role in developing care plans and carry out client reviews and assessments. Senior Care Assistants are also part of the on call team, on a rota basis, dealing with emergency calls and covering care calls when required. Purpose of the position The role is key in ensuring only the highest standards of person-centered care are delivered to our clients within their own homes. To act as a role model to support and develop our team of care assistants, demonstrating high levels of care. To work as part of the management team, monitoring the quality of care provided and carrying out client reviews. Main duties and responsibilities - To carry out needs assessments and risk assessments for clients with regular monitoring and reviews. - To carry out introductory visits of new care assistants to clients. - To be part of the on-call team in case of an emergency / out of office hours (additional payment for on-call). - To be actively involved with the shadowing and observations of new staff. This includes shadowing new care assistants, completing their shadowing documents and providing on-the-job training of how to complete care tasks as outlined in their job descriptions and company handbook. - To motivate and build the team with ongoing mentoring and identifying training needs of care assistants. - To monitor all clients for service and care assistant satisfaction, including completing spot checks. - To ensure accuracy and completeness of clients’ documentation held electronically. - To manage difficult situations calmly and effectively. The Senior Care Assistants role will include early mornings, late nights and weekends. The role is 80% field based. Person Specification — Essential Criteria - At least 2 years experience in a home care role - Achieved NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards - Full, valid driving licence and access to a car - Self-motivated, organised and flexible to work requirements and changing needs - Friendly, caring and sensitive to the needs of others - A good leader and mentor - A good listener and communicator, both verbally and in writing - A good problem solver - Capable of accepting responsibility and coping with emergencies - Excellent computer skills Being a senior care assistant with SureCare is a very rewarding role and will give you the opportunity to develop your skills and training and ultimately allow you to progress your career with promotions as we continue to grow. Overall we are rated Good with the CQC and rated Outstanding in Caring - you can help us achieve Outstanding overall. - Paid travel time and mileage - Annual loyalty bonus which increases each year (conditions apply). - Refer a friend bonus scheme - £250 when they pass probation and another £250 after they've worked a year. - Additional payments for being on-call
At Northwest Care Providers, we are a trusted provider of nursing and care staff to both the health and social care sectors. Based in Bolton, we operate throughout the North West of England, with a team of dedicated professionals from all over the region. Our agency offers flexible work opportunities for nurses, healthcare assistants, and support staff who are committed to delivering quality care to our clients. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we allow our staff to choose when and how often they want to work. Whether you need full-time hours, part-time hours or want to have income from another job, our agency can help. We have ongoing recruitment opportunities for healthcare professionals. We also have training programmes to ensure that our staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide excellent care to our clients. We take pride in our commitment to our clients and staff. If you are looking for a rewarding and flexible job in the healthcare and nursing industry, we would love to hear from you. Jobs Available: Healthcare Assistant Registered Nurse Registered Manager Care Supporters Senior Care Assistant Benefits HOURS: VARIOUS AVAILABLE (FLEXIBLE) Excellent hourly rates Temporary & Permanent Positions Learning & Development Opportunities Contact us today to learn more about our opportunities. Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Zero hours contract Contract length: 6 months Part-time hours: 20 per week Salary: £12.00 - £13.00 per hour (Healthcare Assisstant) £20.00 - £24.00 per hour (Registered Manager) Benefits: Flexitime Schedule: 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Flexitime Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week Benefits: Free parking Flexible Language Requirement: English not required Schedule: Flexitime Monday to Friday Experience: Nursing: 1 year (preferred) License/Certification: NMC (preferred) Work Location: In person