Senior Home Care Worker in NN9 & NN10 and surrounding areas Wellingborough, England
Job description
We are currently seeking two experienced carers, who will support and buddy each other in their roles, working in Irthlingborough, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Raunds and the surrounding areas.
These are contracted positions, of which we can offer 30-40 hours average per week, based from home and working in your community.
The basic full-time pro-rota salary for this position is from £17,160 (for 30 hours) to £22,880 (for 40 hours). Plus extra for ad-hoc "On-call" shifts per week.
Shifts are split between 07.00 to 22.00 hrs, with some half shifts and worked on a rotational basis with a fixed day off each week and an alternative weekend.
NOTE: You are paid per shift undertaken and not per care visit undertaken.
You will be paid overtime if you undertake any more than your contracted hours. Additional on-call duties are ad hoc. The pay for the extra on-call shifts are £45 (Monday to Thursday) and £60 (Friday to Sunday) Plus additional pay for bank holiday working.
Position requirements
This role would suit a present Senior Carer in a similar role or an experienced carer who wish to progress in the Social Care sector.
You will need to have the confidence and resilience to lead, support, supervise and spot check a team of carers.
Driving Licence & use of own reliable transport is required, for which a competitive mileage allowance is paid.
Benefits:
- No experience is necessary as full induction package if offered.
- A competitive salary which includes a 'New Starter Fuel Advance Scheme'
- Extra pay from 19.00 for enhanced evening working.
- Contracted hours offered.
- Extra Holiday pay - the more you work the more you get paid.
- Paid for all your induction time and all ongoing training.
- A workplace pension scheme.
- Paid Enhanced DBS, uniforms and all PPE.
- Additional bonuses, reward schemes and incentives.
- Able to undertake Care Certificate to diploma levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care.
- Opportunity of Career progression within the company.
- A 'refer a friend' reward scheme.
- 24/7 on-call support, working with an experienced and supportive company.
Responsibilities
Ensure a high quality of care is adhered to.
Lead, support, supervise and spot check a team of carers.
Undertake administrative on-call and customer care duties.
Ensure all relevant documents, reports and grids are completed.
Cover care calls in planned and emergency situations.
Assist the office team with additional duties and compliance needs.
As a valued member of our care team, your responsibilities will vary from person to person, thus offering both variety and job satisfaction.
Lavender Support Services has been devoted to caring since August 2010 and has a long serving, supportive and dedicated office team. Lavender has always obtained a consistently “Good” rating from the Care Quality Commission in all areas of care and support and is a contracted “Lead” Care Provider for NNC.
