Senior Supported Living Contractors

**We are NOT offering sponsorships **

Please Note: This position is currently open only to individuals who are registered as self-employed or operate through a LTD company.

Do not apply unless you already meet this requirement or are willing to register as self-employed or set up an LTD company before starting.

If this applies to you, we welcome your application

Peartree Life Care, one of the UK's fastest-growing care providers, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Caregiver to join our team. If you are autonomous, compassionate, truthful, and resilient, this is the perfect role for you

About the Role:

As Senior Caregiver, you will assist our team of nurses and senior healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care in the community, visiting individuals in their homes. You will be responsible for providing essential care to the sick and injured, ensuring the best outcomes for those under your supervision. Your leadership will guide and support our care teams, ensuring a seamless service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in caring for individuals within their homes and across the wider community.
• Experience in tracheostomy and other invasive devices.
• Provide specialist care, including PEG feeding, NG tube care, bowel care, control IQ insulin pump management, CPAP, and ventilation.
• Lead and supervise a team of caregivers, providing guidance and support as required.
• Respond to emergencies and support the team on-call as part of a rota, ensuring 24/7 care provision.
• Carry out holistic assessments, including personal care such as washing, dressing, eating, and drinking, in line with CQC regulated standards.
• Follow Peartree Life Care's Nursebuddy and Citation care plan prescription system, ensuring accurate care plan updates and assessments.
• Support service users with health, welfare, and social needs, including attending medical appointments, administering medication, and promoting community independence.
• Maintain accurate care records and comply with safeguarding protocols.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or in progress.
• At least one year of experience in the same role.
• Full UK driving licence with a car.
• Competent in PEG, NG tube care, bowel care, control IQ insulin pump, CPAP, and ventilation.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• You are registered as self-employed or operate through a LTD company or you are willing to register as self-employed or set up a LTD company before starting.
• Safeguarding awareness – you will be expected to read, understand, and adhere to Peartree Life Care's Safeguarding Policy.

Why Join Us?

At Peartree Life Care, we are committed to supporting your professional growth. We are expanding across the UK and offer extensive training, career progression, and a supportive environment. Whether you are an experienced caregiver or just starting your career, we provide a range of benefits:

• A friendly working environment where you are known as an individual

• Weekly or monthly payments

• Holiday pay up to 28 days

• Flexible shift patterns

• Career progression to roles such as Care Coordinator, Team Leader, Regional or Branch Manager, and even Nurse training (subject to qualifications)

• Employee Rewards

• Supportive and reliable on call system

Peartree Life Care is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for a wide range of services, including dementia care, mental health services, and support for individuals with learning disabilities, physical impairments, and more. We are dedicated to providing the highest standards of care in the community, with local offices across the country.

Please note: All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance, and proof of right to work in the UK.

If you're passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and are looking for a progressive and fulfilling career, we would love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £15.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Application question(s):

• Are you registered as self-employed?
• Do you have your own LTD company?

Experience:

• Senior care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Full UK Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 3505