Senior Carer
- Full-time
- Date Advert Closes: 16th November 2020
Company Description
Would you like to take the next step in your career?
As a Senior Carer, your role will include training, developing and supporting our CAREGiver team to have a great experience of working with Home Instead.
Job Description
Role Responsibilities:
- Deliver Home Instead training programmes to CAREGivers including Learning & Development Programme, Dementia Training, End of Life Training, Moving & Handling, Medication, Stoma Care, Catheter Care, and Basic Life Support
- Manage completion of the Care Certificate for CAREGivers
- Deliver training/coaching at client properties
- Lead CAREGiver team meetings
- Complete back to work interviews following sickness absence
- Support CAREGivers with any queries they may have
- Support performance management and disciplinary procedures
- Participate in on-call duties
- Organise, lead, and support staff retention initiatives e.g. social events, surveys, reward & recognition programmes etc.
- Support CAREGivers with personal development plans and identify their development needs
- Work closely with the Client Experience Team to ensure CAREGiver’s provide an outstanding client experience
Qualifications
Essential:
- Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly
- Organised and flexible to meet the needs of the business – some evening and weekend work may be required
- Full driving licence and means of transport to provide training and support at client’s homes
- Good working knowledge of IT systems e.g. Microsoft Office
- Passion for delivering the highest quality care to clients and helping them to live safely and happily in their own homes
Desirable:
- Experience of training, supporting, and supervising staff
- Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or willing to study to complete this qualification
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations specific to Health and Social Care
- Training qualification or willing to study for this
- Experience of using a Learning Management System (LMS)
Additional Information
Senior Carer Benefits:
- £20,000 - £23,000 per annum
- Company bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
- Benefit scheme to save money on shopping, days out etc.
- 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing
- 40p mileage allowance
- Opportunities to gain recognised qualifications and develop your career
- Great company culture – the chance to make a real difference in your life and the lives of others
- Refer a Friend Scheme – bonuses up to £200
- Training and support tailored to your needs to ensure you are confident in your role