Senior Care Assistant – Bridging team
Salary: £14.00 per hour plus 45p per mile – paid in block from start to finish of each shift including all travel time
Shifts: 8am-2pm, 4pm-10pm. You must be available to work alternate weekends
Areas: This role covers areas including Benfleet, Basildon, Canvey Island, Wickford, Rayleigh, Chelmsford, Maldon, Braintree, and Witham.
Join our team and make a difference to people’s lives! Caring isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to support people in their own homes, offer companionship, promote independence, build relationships, and brighten their day.
Pay and shift patterns:
* Daytime shifts 8am-2pm, evening shifts 4pm-10pm.
* You will be required to work alternate weekends.
* £14.00 per hour, paid from start to finish of each shift.
* 45p per mile
About the role:
MSE Bridging covers Mid and South East Essex and offers a short term interim service for individuals being discharged from hospital, who are awaiting provision with either reablement or long term domiciliary care.
The Bridging Service provides support anywhere from 1 day to 2 weeks, while further care is being sourced.
Responsibilities Include:
* Support hospitals in south, mid and north Essex with safe patient discharge care plans.
* Support customers with all aspects of their day to day living for the best possible quality of life.
* Complete initial risk assessment and medication risk assessment, uploading discharge documentation.
* Report any changes or concerns to your line manager promptly.
* Regular feedback and communication with office.
* Record customer progress against their desired individual outcomes and provide proactive feedback.
* Adapt to flexibility and last minute changes in the day.
Benefits:
* Fully paid training: Receive all the training you need to succeed as a Care Assistant, including in-house training delivered by our Head of Learning and Development, followed by shadow shifts, and continued mentoring and professional development.
* Flexible working hours: We have both part time and full time roles available, offering daytime, evening and weekend shifts to help you choose a schedule that works for you.
* Paid Mileage: 45p per mile for your travel between calls.
* Paid DBS check and uniform: Your background check and uniform is fully covered by Anglian Care, allowing a smooth onboarding process.
* Early pay app: Access 35% of your wages as soon as you complete a shift.
* Career progression opportunities: We offer a career progression pathway and free NVQ enrolment to develop your skills and advance within the company.
* Team events and activities: Participate in team activities to strengthen bonds with colleagues, including bake sales, charity fundraisers, and an annual Christmas party.
* Recognition programmes: We celebrate your amazing work and dedication with unsung hero awards, incentives, and competitions.
* Refer a friend bonus: Earn £300 for each successful referral for a role at Anglian Care.
* Outstanding management team: We ensure you feel supported at work, having been rated outstanding by CQC for leadership and management.
What we’re looking for:
* Level 3 NVQ: A level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.
* Experience: Previous experience within the Health and Social Care sector, with a previous senior position being desirable.
* Driving license: Must have a UK driving license and your own car with business insurance.
* Flexibility: Comfortable working a mixture of daytimes, evenings, and alternate weekends.
* Kindness and compassion: A caring individual passionate about providing high-level care and support to vulnerable people.
* Communication skills: Ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and customers.
Our ICARE values:
Inclusive – We are committed to providing an inclusive service for those we care for and those in our team. We celebrate diversity and tackle discrimination to create a safe and inclusive environment.
Collaboration – We value collaboration and working as a team, displaying empathy and using self-awareness to recognise the impact of our behaviours.
Accountability – We build two-way relationships based on trust, doing the right thing and acting with professionalism.
Respect – We treat people with respect and dignity regardless of their background, recognising and appreciating the contributions of our team.
Effective – We are committed to delivering high-quality care, continuously learning and improving our services.
Ready to make a difference?
Call our recruitment team to find out more!
01245 205880
This role requires you to engage in regulated activity with adults and therefore an enhanced criminal record check will be requested from the DBS upon conditional job offer.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Experience:
* Providing care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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