Senior Care Assistant - Bangor/Holywood

We're looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team across Bangor & Holywood. 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 FriendCycle to Work SchemeLocal business discountsGym membership discountBluelight Card SchemeCareer and training opportunitiesStaff Awards and Recognition Program KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWill be expected to have empathy, understanding and a caring attitudeProvide a high-quality standard of care to our company clientsTo participate in the on-call phone on working weekend as required and to cover in the absence of Area ManagerTo 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 providedTo effectively report any Staff or Client concerns, grievances and complaints to Area ManagerTo ensure that all Care Staff have a supply of protective items (aprons and gloves) as requiredTo 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 standardCarry out Client risk assessments and report promptly to Area ManagerTo maintain confidentiality in accordance to the Company HandbookTo comply with policies and procedures contained in Connected Health Policies and Procedures Manuals including the Connected Health Company HandbookTo participate in emergency cover as requiredTo participate in training and further development as requiredAny 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 3Good verbal and written skills in EnglishPrevious experience in Domiciliary CareFull, Valid UK driving licence and access to a carAppropriate insurance for vehicle business purposesDESIRABLE CRITERIA:6 months experience in formal care settingNVQ level 2 in care or equivalentNISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful. ABOUT USAt 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.Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. It is also committed to ensuring that the talents and resources of all its employees are utilised to the full. Connected Health welcome applications for all job roles from members of all communities.https://connected-health.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Recruitment-of-Ex-offenders-policy.pdf#CAB&H