Senior Care Assistant

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a care provider based in Milton Keynes, and they currently have an exciting immediate opportunity for the position of Care Workers.

This service provides a caring, stable and nurturing home, in an informal atmosphere, catering for the needs of young people from 11 to 17 years of age on admittance. In consultation with local authorities, our client specialises in both Supported Living and Housing & Individual Support; providing care, support and assistance to people with complex care needs and mental health challenges aiming to help them live a better and independent life both at homes and in their local communities.

They are currently looking to recruit highly motivated, compassionate, caring and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join an already established team. They offer a competitive salary, career and training development and fantastic working conditions.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will:

• Instruct, support, mentor and act as a role model for new and existing Carer, with an emphasis on leading carers to deliver care that respects and promotes service users’ needs and values.
• Be a champion in one specific area, such as Dementia, infection control, Health and Safety, moving and handling, PEG Management, etc.
• Provide person-centered care to service users as assigned on the rota.
• Record all care, support and treatment, issues, interventions, etc.
• Provide covers in lines where carers are absent.
• Manage medications; administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Manage communications with GP, SW, Pharmacy, NOK
• Actively participate in the social care role to encourage the physical and mental stimulation of the residents who are unable to take an active part in the activities programme within the home.
• Monitor documentation relating to the delivery of care and ensure that documentation is completed accurately and timely and in accordance with company standards.
• Be a self-directed team player, able to motivate a team with confidence and have excellent communication skills.
• Support the effective resolution of team conflicts.
• Support the orientation and induction of all new Carers ensuring documentations are in place such as DBS, BRP, etc.
• Participate in the formal audit process, and care reviews at the request of the Registered to enhance care skills.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that all our service users have an individualized person-centered care plan on the system.
• Review service users Care Plans and risk assessments with the involvement of the service user on a monthly basis or more frequently as and when required, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation and review of service users care plans and risk assessment.
• Develop appropriate skills to complete the NVQ assessor’s qualification and thereafter undertake the assessor’s role.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding service users and other carers / employees.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with service user’s personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with them.
• Promote the mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• And all other duties required for the smooth running of the business

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience working within a care setting is desired
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Domiciliary care setting is preferred.
• Experience working as a Senior carer.
• CPD certificates for continuous learning
• An understanding of CQC quality requirements and care standards.
• And other educational certificate (if need be) management studies, etc
• Compassionate, caring and respectful.
• Ability to read and implement care plans.
• A team player.
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Presentable with good personality.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willing and motivated to learn to develop self.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Experienced in working within a framework of safeguarding.
• Excellent working knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Qualification

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Health and Social Care
• A caregiving certificate that covers the 15-care standards or a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate (CNA) is essential
• Any other relevant Health Care Certificate will be an added advantage
• Must have full right to work in the UK.
• Valid DBS Certificate
• Driving License with own car.
• IELTS UKVI test result with a minimum score of 4 in all categories/ or NARIC.
• A valid police clearance from the countries you’ve resided within the last 10 years.
• Must be able in work in Shifts of 12 hours/ 8 hours/ Day shift /Night shift /Overnight shift
• Driving Licence holders preferred but transport is available (at a fee of £20 per day).

Personal Attributes

• Must have full right to work in the UK
• A full UK Driving License with own car is preferred
• Must be physically fit (Physical strength)
• Demonstratable evidence of Leadership
• Professional appearance

Benefits

• £11.90 - £13 / hour depending on experience
• A minimum of 35 hrs per week, overtime available
• A supportive and inclusive work environment that values and rewards excellence
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

If you are the right candidate for this vacancy, you must apply by submitting your CV and proof of right to work (RTW) in the UK to sponsorcomplians@gmail.com on or before 31 July 2024.

Any applications received without the CV and RTW check certificate (if required) will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will only contact shortlisted applicants.

About the Agency

Sponsor Compliance Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled and qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Apply by sending your CV to sponsorcomplians@gmail.com