Deliver care in people's own homes and give day-to-day guidance and support to our Carers.
Main purpose of the role
To deliver safe, reliable and person-centred care and support to people in their own homes, while providing day-to-day support and guidance to Carers. The Senior Carer will help ensure that care is delivered in line with each person’s care plan, Ablecross’s standards, policies and procedures, and that any concerns or changes in a person’s needs are identified and escalated promptly.
The role combines direct care delivery with a senior support function, helping to maintain high standards of care, safety, dignity and accurate record keeping across allocated visits.
Responsible for
The quality, safety and accurate recording of care during allocated visits, as well as supporting Carers to deliver care consistently and in accordance with care plans, policies and procedures.
The role has no direct line-management responsibility or formal disciplinary authority, but the Senior Carer is expected to provide guidance, support and positive leadership to Carers and escalation to the appropriate manager.
Duties
- Lead the delivery of person-centred care tailored to each person’s individual needs and preferences
- Guide and support Carers, promoting teamwork and good practice
- Help review and update care plans with the people we support, their families and healthcare teams
- Make sure all care complies with legal standards, policies and good practice
- Assist the people we support with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition and medication
- Keep accurate records using our IT systems for care records, incident reports and communication logs
- Communicate openly with families and healthcare professionals to coordinate care
Essential requirements
Two years’ experience in care work is preferred.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Must have access to and use their own reliable car for work.
- Appropriate business-use motor insurance must be in place where required.
- Must be willing and able to travel between different care packages and service users.
- Must be prepared to work across any geographical areas where Ablecross has care packages, rather than being restricted to one particular area.
- Must be available to work 40 hours per week, including one weekend day.
- Previous experience working in a care role is essential.
- Experience of supporting or mentoring other care staff is desirable.
- Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, medication and care documentation.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Reliable, organised and able to work independently.
- Able to recognise when an issue is outside their competence and escalaceln appropriately.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Willingness to complete all required training and maintain mandatory training requirements.
What we offer
- £28,000 to £29,000 a year
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Visa sponsorship
We can’t offer visa sponsorship (a Certificate of Sponsorship) for this role at present.
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