We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Domiciliary Senior Care Worker for our client, a local charity committed to supporting older people, their families, and carers in York. The charity provides a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of older people across the city.
- Competitive salary of £25,061 (Full-time, flexible hours)
- Hourly rate of £13.77 with 10% unsociable hour uplift at £15.14 after 7pm Mon-Fri and all-day weekends/bank holidays
- Travel time is paid at the appropriate hourly rate
- Mileage 45p per mile from/to home (within York boundary)
The Role:
The Domiciliary Senior Care Worker will:
- Support care workers to develop and improve specialist care skills
- Provide clients with personal care, assist with dressing, undressing, and mobility needs
- Safely use equipment like transfer aids, slide sheets, and mobility aids
- Provide medication support and care document updates
- Liaise with professionals regarding care
- Prepare meals, do washing up, general tidying, and small amounts of shopping
- Complete client care reviews and update care plans under the supervision of the domiciliary service manager
- Carry out spot checks and audit of records to ensure high-quality care
- Cover on-call duties on a rotational basis with the Care Services team
- Care calls are a minimum of 30 minutes long
The Candidate:
The ideal candidate should have:
- Completed or be willing to work towards a level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care
- At least 2 years of care experience
- Good understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable adults
- Ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Full clean driving license and access to own vehicle
- Knowledge of safe moving and positioning techniques, Basic First Aid
- Understanding of Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Risk Assessment Needs
The Package:
- Contribution-based pension
- On-call pay of £21.42 per day
- 5.1 weeks of holidays (plus bank holidays)
Our client is a local charity dedicated to supporting older people of York, their families, and carers. The Charity has been supporting older people for over 50 years. They are committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion and aim to build a diverse workforce that represents the communities they serve.
To apply for this rewarding role, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the right fit for this role.
Similar job titles for this role include: Senior Home Care Worker, Senior Caregiver, Senior Personal Care Assistant, Senior Home Health Aide, and Senior Domiciliary Care Assistant.
Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.