Full-time Senior Carer (£24k basic) – SK8, Stockport

Job Description

Job Overview:

Deckchair Care have been providing, care, support and companionship to a range of adults living in their own homes, since 2017. If you have your NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care and would like to join a team of friendly and supportive Care Staff, then now is the perfect time to join our growing team as a Senior Carer.

Our Senior Carers are actively involved in day-to-day care activities – from providing hands-on support, through to the supervision of care services.

Senior Carers must be able to work a variety of shifts during the week, plus alternative weekends. Working hours are between 7am and 10pm daily.

Responsibilities:

Your key responsibilities will be focused on the delivery of outstanding care and will include:

• Supporting the wider Care team – Leading by example and following best practice – to ensure the Safe and Effective delivery of care.
• Demonstrating a positive and professional image to the care team and clients alike.
• Undertaking “On Call” shifts to support the Senior Team on a rota basis.
• Attending fortnightly Senior Meetings with the Management Team to ensure optimal client knowledge.
• Providing detailed shift handovers / briefs to the wider care team and management, as required.
• Assisting with client visits as required – including mornings, lunchtimes & evenings –visits may include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, light household duties and medication administration.

Skills and Experience:

• A compassionate nature with excellent communication skills is essential for building rapport with clients and their families.
• The ability to use your initiative to deliver an outstanding level of care.
• Must be punctual, reliable, professional, friendly and kind.
• Must be a car owner and in possession of a full UK driving license.
• Available to cover mornings, teatimes AND / OR evening shifts (no later than 10 pm finish). Must be able to work alternate weekends.
• Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ (or working towards) – previous experience in Senior care or a similar role is preferred but not essential; training will be provided.
• Experience in hospice care or working within assisted living environments is beneficial.

Benefits:

• Salary / Guaranteed Hours
• Weekend Enhancement Pay
• Overtime Available
• Company Pension (opt-out available)
• Recommend-A-Friend programme
• Holiday Pay

This is a great time to join our care team and make a real difference in the community.

If you are interested, please apply – we would love to hear from you and we operate an informal interview process. Thank you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior_190125