Senior Community Care Worker
Location: Swadlincote
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including every other weekend)
Pay Rate: 12.70 per hour
Job Overview
As a Senior Community Care Worker you will play a crucial role in delivering highquality care and supporting a team of carers to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This role involves both handson care duties and leadership responsibilities including training supervision and quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Care & Support Duties:
- Provide personalized care and assistance to individuals in their homes supporting with daily activities such as personal hygiene meal preparation and medication administration.
- Ensure a personcentered approach tailoring care plans to meet individual needs and preferences.
- Monitor and respond to changes in service users conditions ensuring concerns are escalated appropriately.
Training & Staff Development:
- Complete medication competencies with both current and new care staff to ensure safe and effective administration.
- Support new carers by providing onthespot training and ongoing guidance in delivering highquality care.
- Act as a mentor to junior staff fostering a supportive and knowledgeable care team.
Quality Assurance & Supervision:
- Complete spot checks on care staff to assess their performance and adherence to care plans and company standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided medication administration and any changes in service user needs.
- Liaise with healthcare professionals family members and other key stakeholders to ensure coordinated care.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a caregiving role preferably with supervisory responsibilities.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards one) is desirable.
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work flexibly including weekends and occasional evenings as required.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of 12.70 per hour.
- Opportunities for career development and training.
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
This role is ideal for a compassionate and proactive individual who is passionate about providing excellent care while supporting and developing a team of care staff
TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK call us onand speak to Leonie Emily or Jack for more information or email
All successful applications are subject to a satisfactory DBS and preemployment checks.
Ensure workforce compliance with company and regulatory standards Participate in the on-call escalation rota Perform daily tasks to ensure top service delivery to clients and staff Keep internal software updated Audit internal systems to ensure data accuracy Support team members as needed