Senior Care Assistant

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team across Rural Lisburn. As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to our service users, ensuring their well-being and comfort. With your healthcare experience and commitment to excellence, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. We're proud to offer accredited development opportunities to help you further your career in homecare. Whether you're looking to expand your skills or advance into leadership roles, we'll provide the support and training you need to succeed.

**YOUR ROLE AS A SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT**:
**Daily Impact**: Your role isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to positively influence someone's life every day. Your compassion and dedication will empower individuals to lead fulfilling lives at home.

**Essential Connection**: For many of our clients, you may be the sole person they interact with. Your presence and care are not just essential; they're a lifeline.

**Dynamic Team**: Join a dynamic team enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities throughout Northern Ireland.

**WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR**:
**Compassion**: A genuine passion for making a positive impact on the lives of others.

**Dedication**: Commitment to providing vital support and care to those who need it most.

**Team Spirit**: A desire to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and excellence.

**WHAT YOU'LL GAIN**:
**Professional Growth**: Opportunities for professional development and advancement within a rapidly expanding company.

**Fulfilment**: Experience the satisfaction of knowing your work directly contributes to the well-being of others.

**Community**: Join a supportive community of like-minded professionals who share your dedication to making a real difference.

**BENEFITS**:

- £200 Sign on Bonus
- £200 Refer a Friend
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Local business discounts
- Gym membership discount
- Bluelight Card Scheme
- Career and training opportunities
- Staff Awards and Recognition Program

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Will be expected to have empathy, understanding and a caring attitude
- Provide a high-quality standard of care to our company clients
- To participate in the on-call phone on working weekend as required and to cover in the absence of Area Manager
- To participate in the shadowing and 12-week induction of all new staff for designated area, ensuring that all documentation is completed and submitted to Area Manager on the deadlines provided
- To effectively report any Staff or Client concerns, grievances and complaints to Area Manager
- To ensure that all Care Staff have a supply of protective items (aprons and gloves) as required
- To be co-responsible along with the Area Manager for the review and maintenance of Client care folders on a monthly basis. Ensuring that all details are up-to-date and of a high standard
- Carry out Client risk assessments and report promptly to Area Manager
- To maintain confidentiality in accordance to the Company Handbook
- To comply with policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals including the Connected Health Company Handbook
- To participate in emergency cover as required
- To participate in training and further development as required
- Any other duties applicable to the post as request by Management.

**To undertake any other reasonable duties as required**

**ESSENTIAL CRITERIA**:

- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care willing to work towards NVQ Level 3
- Good verbal and written skills in English
- Previous experience in Domiciliary Care
- Full, Valid UK driving licence and access to a car
- Appropriate insurance for vehicle business purposes

**DESIRABLE CRITERIA**:

- 6 months experience in formal care setting
- NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent
- NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.

**ABOUT US**

At Connected Health, we don't just offer a job - we offer careers that are at the forefront of transforming the way homecare is delivered across Northern Ireland and Ireland. We recognise that the individuals we employ are pivotal to driving this transformation within the sector. That's why, at Connected Health, our mission is unwavering: to continually attract, recruit, and develop the finest homecare team.