Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Chichester & Bognor Regis

Right at Home Chichester & Bognor Regis is an award-winning homecare provider, helping older people and vulnerable adults stay safe and happy in their own homes.

Due to our continued growth, we are looking for an additional Senior Care Assistant to work alongside our existing Senior. Whether you are already a Senior, or a Care Assistant with over three years’ experience ready to step up, now is the right time to make the move. We will support you with full training and further NVQ qualifications.

What you will receive:

· £14.80 per hour weekdays and £15.20 weekends, plus mileage

· Award-winning training, ongoing support and appraisals

· Career progression and NVQ development

· WorkBuzz 5-Star Employer, rated 9.9/10 on homecare.co.uk

Working pattern (example) which can be discussed at interview:

30 to 40 hours per week, five days a week, with alternate weekends.

· Week 1: Monday to Friday

· Week 2: Wednesday to Sunday, including weekend on call

What you will be doing:

· Mentor and support our CareGivers day to day

· Support with the onboarding of new clients, ensuring full compliance is completed

· Share senior duties with our existing Senior Care Assistant

· Deliver hands-on care to our Clients, leading by example

· Shadow and support new CareGivers through onboarding

· Keep clear records and escalate concerns to the Registered Manager

· Carry out quality checks on care delivery, conduct and paperwork

· Complete Client introductions in line with our ‘no stranger’ policy

· Take part in the on-call rota on your weekend to work

Requirements of a Senior Care Assistant:

· At least three years’ continuous experience in care

· Level 2 NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social Care

• Driving licence, own car and class 1 business insurance
• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

· A warm, positive attitude and a genuine passion for great care

· Good organisational and leadership skills

Experienced as a Senior Support Worker, Care Team Leader or former Nurse or experienced Care Assistant? We would love to hear from you.

Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics