At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their homes.
- Company: St Helena Care & Support, dedicated to delivering quality home care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, paid training, pension plan, and mileage reimbursement.
- Other info: Join a caring team that values your well-being and offers ongoing support.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Level 2 or 3 in Adult Social Care and a full UK driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 26592 - 26592 £ per year.
St Helena Care & Support are looking for a full time Senior Care & Support Assistant. Shifts are 7am - 2pm or 4pm to 10pm.
At St Helena Care & Support we believe that care should feel like sunshine; gentle, dependable and full of warmth. Quality care delivered to people in their own homes.
- Rapid response hospital discharge and admissions avoidance pathways
- Care and support to those who are coming to the end of their life
- Privately funded care and support in their own home
What you'll enjoy as part of our team:
- £26,592.85 per year with weekend and on call enhancements
- Time and a half on bank holidays
- Mileage 55p per mile
- Pension plan with employer contributions
- Paid training and Paid DBS check
- Ongoing learning and career growth support
- Company phone, lone working device, uniform and PPE provided
- A caring team that looks after you while you look after others
Key Priorities:
- Be kind, caring and responsive to the needs of the people we support
- Provide high-quality care and support that is safe and effective
- To provide regulated personalised care and support to people in their own homes to enable independence and enhance their wellbeing
- To provide a rapid response community care service enabling people to be safely discharged from hospital or to prevent an admission into hospital
- Be a supportive leader of a team of care & support assistants, providing one to one supervision, training and guidance
- Be a good listener and carry out customer assessments in people's own homes
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Salary: £26,592.85 per annum
Hours: 37.5
Location: Colchester and Tendring
What we’re looking for:
- Full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle and business insurance is essential
- Level 2 or 3 in Adult Social Care is required
- You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in spoken and written English to fulfil the requirements of the role
- We are unable to offer sponsorship
Additional information: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applications have been received.
Senior Care and Support Assistant in Colchester employer: St. Helena Hospice Ltd
At St Helena Care & Support, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the well-being of both our staff and the individuals we care for. Our supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering ongoing training and career development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous salary, pension contributions, and paid training. Located in Colchester and Tendring, we provide a warm and caring environment where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while being well looked after yourself.
