Senior Respite Care Worker

2 months ago


North London, United Kingdom Clinton Consultancy Ltd Full time

**Job Overview**:
We are seeking compassionate Senior Respite Care Worker to provide essential assistance to individuals in need.You are required to attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs of service users within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

**Tasks required by this job include**:

- Routinely oversees and monitors care workers and home carers;
- takes responsibility for the shift and for the service while on duty;
- responds to emergencies and provides guidance and support to care workers;
- assists and enables service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe;
- serves meals to service users at table or in bed, assists with feeding if required;
- generally assists with service users overall comfort and well being;
- provides interest and activities to stimulate and engage the service user;
- helps with daily activities such as letter writing, paying bills, collecting benefits;
- undertakes light cleaning and domestic duties including meal preparation as

required;
- monitors service users conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration

and weight, and contributes to record keeping;
- liaises with professional staff in carrying out care plans etc.

**Entry requirements of this job**:
There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases the worker will be required to register with the appropriate statutory body which involves satisfying the registration criteria. This would normally include holding or working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Senior care workers must be qualified to an appropriate level (usually NVQ Level 3). They often have a background in social care and have achieved a qualification in this area; or have nursing qualifications. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required.

Join our team of dedicated Care Workers and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Pay: £26,000.00-£27,817.87 per year

**Benefits**:

- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship

Day range:

- Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

- Care home
- Hospice
- Nursing home
- Residential home
- Sheltered housing

Shift:

- Day shift

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 019133



  • London, United Kingdom Service Care Full time

    I am currently recruiting for a learning disabilities care worker to work in Islington. This role is initially for three months and is part time working, 25 hours per week, and may require nighttime working as well. 2 Female Care workers required for our CQC registered respite unit. My client are a 24hr, 8 Bed unit supporting service users with Learning...


  • London, United Kingdom Agency Worker Full time

    Our caring and empathetic care workers are responsible for the health and wellbeing of our clients. The responsibilities of this position include assisting with activities of daily living, medication management, monitoring clients' health, and keeping a detailed logbook of clients' daily activities. **Responsibilities**: - Give emotional support to people...

  • Care Support Worker

    3 days ago


    North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time €13

    Senior Support Worker –  Typical Shifts are: Mon -Sun 7.Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: •    Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) •    Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) •    Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at...

  • Care Support Worker

    2 days ago


    North Kesteven, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time €13

    Senior Support Worker –  Typical Shifts are: Mon -Sun 7.Join Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: •    Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) •    Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) •    Funded Blue Light Card – hundreds of discounts at...

  • Care Worker

    7 days ago


    North Tyneside, United Kingdom Home Care Plus Full time

    **We are looking to recruit Care Workers to work both part and full time across the North Tyneside area (Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Monkseaton, North Shields, Wallsend, Longbenton, Killingworth, Forrest Hall). Care Workers are required to work a minimum of 2 late evenings per week and MUST be able to work an alternate weekend.** Are you kind, compassionate,...

  • Care Worker

    6 days ago


    North Tyneside, United Kingdom Home Care Plus Full time

    **We are looking to recruit Care Workers to work both part and full time across the North Tyneside area (Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, Monkseaton, North Shields, Wallsend, Longbenton, Killingworth, Forest Hall). Care Workers are required to work a minimum of 2 late evenings per week and MUST be able to work an alternate weekend.** Are you kind, compassionate,...

  • Childrens Care Worker

    1 month ago


    London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    We currently have an exciting opportunity to join theChildren’s Community Nursing Teamin our Children’s Health and Development Division. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiasticKaleidoscope Team Care Worker (Band 3)who islooking to develop their skills in the largest community healthcare trust in London The postholder will work within a local...


  • Alne, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Health Recruit Network Full time €11

    Agency HCA/Care Assistant/Support Worker - Nursing Homes - North Yorkshire- £11.44/hr Days/ Nights - Flexible Are you a compassionate and skilled HCA/Care Assistant/Support Worker seeking an enriching opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients requiring residential and nursing care? We are hiring for the position of Agency HCA, working on...


  • Alne, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Health Recruit Network Full time €11

    Agency HCA/Care Assistant/Support Worker - Nursing Homes - North Yorkshire- £11.44/hr Days/ Nights - Flexible Are you a compassionate and skilled HCA/Care Assistant/Support Worker seeking an enriching opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients requiring residential and nursing care? We are hiring for the position of Agency HCA, working on...


  • North Shields, United Kingdom Care UK Residential Care Services Full time

    **Senior Care Assistant Bank** **£10.07ph** **Days 8am-8pm** **Nights 8pm-8am** You You’re a caring person with a can-do attitude. You already have experience supporting older people, ideally including those with dementia. You’ve got the confidence to lead a care team and act as champion for the safety and dignity of residents. You have a good...


  • North Petherton, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    Senior Support Worker – North Petherton - £12.91 phTypical Shifts are: 08:00 - 20:30 working 3 shifts a week including some weekendsJoin Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:•    Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply)•    Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts &...

  • Care Worker

    7 days ago


    North Shields, United Kingdom Everlasting Care Ltd Full time

    **Job Title**: Care Support Worker **Responsibilities**: - Assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and maintaining personal appearance - Help with meal preparation and feeding - Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals - Assist with mobility and transfers - Provide companionship and emotional support to clients -...


  • North Petherton, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    Senior Support Worker North Petherton - £12.91 phTypical Shifts are: 08:00 - 20:30 working 3 shifts a week including some weekendsJoin Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with: Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) ...

  • Care Worker

    20 hours ago


    North Tyneside, United Kingdom Home Care Plus Full time

    Are you kind, compassionate, caring natured and passionate about helping others and making a difference to other people's lives? Looking for a change in career or a second job to boost your income? We could have a job for you! Home Care Plus are looking for kind, compassionate and reliable Domiciliary Care Workers to join our ever growing team. We provide...


  • London, United Kingdom Unique Senior Care Full time

    **Live in Care Assistant - up to £784 per week plus regular bonus** - **Free Training user friendly online modules with hands on socially distanced sessions** - **Immediate starts available** - **growing industry with job security** - **Paid professional development - Level 2, 3 and 5 diplomas in Adult Care** - **Non - Uniform** - **Flexible working pattern...

  • Care Assistant

    3 days ago


    North Berwick, Scotland, United Kingdom Morar Care Full time

    CARE ASSISTANTS | WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks.ABOUT US:Tantallon House Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts for 44 hours.Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in...

  • Care Assistant

    2 days ago


    North Berwick, East Lothian, United Kingdom Morar Care Full time

    CARE ASSISTANTS | WE CANNOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME. Scroll down to find the complete details of the job offer, including experience required and associated duties and tasks. ABOUT US: Tantallon House Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts for 44 hours. Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is...


  • North Petherton, United Kingdom Voyage Care Full time

    Senior Support Worker – North Petherton - £12.91 phTypical Shifts are: 08:00 - 20:30 working 3 shifts a week including some weekendsJoin Voyage Care and Feel Valued, we reward your dedication with:Enhanced evening and weekend pay at an additional 50p per hour (Ts & Cs apply) Premium overtime rates at an additional £1 per hour (Ts & Cs apply) Wagestream...

  • Care Assistant

    4 days ago


    North Berwick, United Kingdom SIMPLY CARE GROUP UK LTD Full time

    Care AssistantsABOUT US:Tantallon House Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts for 44 hours.Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in North Berwick. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care for up to...


  • Alne, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Health Recruit Network Full time €11

    Agency HCA/Care Assistant/Support Worker - Nursing Homes - North Yorkshire- £11.44/hr Days/ Nights - Flexible Are you a compassionate and skilled HCA/Care Assistant/Support Worker seeking an enriching opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients requiring residential and nursing care? Look no further! We are hiring for the position of Agency...