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Senior Homecare Support Worker

Employer
Retain Healthcare
Location
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Salary
£11.00 - £16.50/hour Holiday Pay, Pension, Many Benefits
Closing date
7 Dec 2020

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Job Sector
Care & Social Work
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
JOB TITLE - SENIOR HOMECARE SUPPORT WORKER

Salisbury and Surrounding area

INTRODUCTION

The primary responsibility of a Senior Homecare Support Worker is to become an ambassador to maintain high standards. Support the Community and Reablement based team, office coordinators and management team to Retain Quality and Indeptndence within the community.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As well as encouraging clients to in the community to maintain the maximum degree of independence and to engage in activities appropriate to their abilities, you will be delivering a high level of support. As a part of our Quality and Mentoring the team you will also be;

Completing community-based spot checks
Auditing of files and support plans
Community based risk assessments
Obtaining up to date information from the multidisciplinary team
Quality monitoring
Staff observations
Mentoring new starters and support existing staff
Support plan reviews
On-Call duties when required
Identifying training needs of staff
Supporting management with safeguarding referrals
Supporting healthcare staff with the safe use of new equipment
Completing these duties alongside the usual Homecare workMust have a level 3 diploma in health and social care or equivalent, or be working towards this

CONTACTS & COMMUNICATIONS

Interaction with clients, families and associates of clients, multidisciplinary teams, colleagues, coordinators and management
Reporting and monitoring any additional support needs
Acknowledging and responding to concerns
Liaising with other areas of the organisation, including training
Contacting clients to arrange care plan reviewsCOMPETENCIES

The holder of this post should be able to demonstrate, or quickly acquire through appropriate training:

To maintain integrity when dealing with matters of confidentiality
A willingness to undertake training to develop new skills
A willingness to operate flexibility and to be accountable
The ability to work without supervision while adhering to company policies
An understanding of the needs of our businessBENEFITS

Industry leading training
Weekly Pay
Company Pension
Free Uniform (1st Free)
Paid Holidays
Career Development pathway
Access to Diplomas
Discount scheme (Highstreet)
Guaranteed and Salaried hours
Recommend a Friend up to £300 per introduction - see website for details
Discount on brand new lease cars(This job description is not exhaustive and can include tasks not detailed above.)

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