Senior Carer - Female

We are working on behalf SOS Homecare to fill this vacancy. This position is based in the Trafford borough, throughout Old Trafford, Stretford, Urmston and Sale.

SOS Homecare is a progressive company that prides itself on high quality services, providing personalised and outcome focussed care to all individuals we care for and support.

The company has provided services to Trafford council since 1994, and more recently the company has expanded its service provision into St.Helens, as well as now providing extra care services in four locations throughout Cheshire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of female Senior Assistants to join this expanding company. SOS Homecare are seeking a Senior Carer who can demonstrate a good understanding of care needs and is familiar with care plans, risk assessments and caring for individuals in their own home.

The ideal candidate will have a NVQ Level 3 (Health and Social Care) or be working towards NVQ level 3, (candidates with NVQ 2 will be considered) and will also be a vehicle owner / driver as this role will involve travel to Service users homes in the Trafford area.

Senior carers will be expected to;

• Conduct spot checks
• Conduct supervisions
• Induct new staff through their shadowing phase
• Ensure that medication paperwork is in place, and appropriately recorded.
• Review care plans and risk assessments

Time will be given to senior carers each week to conduct their required tasks. The role also involves being part of an on-call rota which is compensated by extra payments. An on-call backup is also in situ to provide further support for the individual.

The company offers a strong training and development programme for all employees and supports all employees who wish to progress within the health and social care industry. They also believe that employees need to feel comfortable and supported at work. They therefore promote a positive working environment and the managers have an open-door policy to help employees feel supported and at ease in raising problems (personal or work-related). They aim to be a flexible as possible and balance the needs of those we support with the needs of those we employ.

In return you will receive a salary of £8.70 per hour inclusive of a mileage payment, plus on-call payments.

We ensure that the employees are treated as an individual that is valued, and not someone who becomes forgotten. If successful you will benefit from;

• Regular clients in a regular area that's suits you!
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full and comprehensive induction training.
• Employee recognition awards.
• Full support carrying through from interview stage, training and into your new role.

SOS Homecare Limited are proud to have been awarded the 'Positive about Disabled People' award and this reinforces our non-discriminatory approach to recruitment.

For an opportunity to join this expanding company please submit your CV online.

Exemption is claimed under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9.

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