Senior Care Assistant
- Recruiter
- Care & Case Management Services ltd
- Location
- Leeds
- Salary
- £12 - 14 per hour
- Posted
- 25 Aug 2015
- Closes
- 22 Sep 2015
- Ref
- MLLeeSCA
- Contact
- Care & Case Management Services ltd
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team based in Leeds. The role is a full time position + waking and sleeping nights and is offering £12 – £14 per hour.
CCMS Ltd: Who We Are
We offer a bespoke Case Management Service for people of all ages, with a particular emphasis on those recovering from spinal trauma, amputees and acquired brain injury. We have a reputation for taking on the more complex cases, and constantly strive to provide the most efficient and effective service possible. We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to become part of our growing, professional team, on a full-time basis.
Ultimately our aim is to empower and support people to reach their full potential and maximize their rehabilitation opportunities in order to promote the best quality of life.
Senior Care Assistant - The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistants to support a lady to maximise her rehabilitation potential following a road traffic accident.
She has a spinal cord injury resulting in Tetraplegia and at present has significant mobility problems. She is soon to be discharged from hospital to her home in York and will begin a community based rehabilitation programme.
Applicants require an empathetic & dynamic approach, with the ability to promote and encourage therapies. You will be required to engage the client in home & community activities.
In addition to supporting our client to reach her maximum rehabilitation potential, the role of Senior Care Assistant will be to manage the day to day running of the care package, including:
- Supervision of care team
- Managing the rota and covering shifts due to staff holidays / sickness
- Implement and review Protocols and Risk Assessments
- Liaise with professionals
Full personal care required. The rota will be 24/7 including waking and sleeping nights.
Experience as Senior Care Assistant is preferred and candidates with a Nursing, Medical or Health Care background and experience. Driver/full license is essential. Successful applicants will receive support, training & supervision.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 17 September 2015
To apply for this position of Senior Care Assistant please click the ‘Apply’ button below and complete the application form, which will be sent to you via email. Please Note: We do not accept CV’s