Salary
£13.00 per hour
Hours
36.75 hours per week
Location
Brigg
Step into a rewarding role and make a difference as a Senior Care Support Worker with the HICA Group today!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Care Support Worker to join our team at The Birches in Brigg, North Lincolnshire.
The company is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Pay & Hours:
- £13.00 per hour
- 36.75 hours per week
- Days – 12 hour shifts (plus 15 min handover)
- Working on a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)
- £500 welcome bonus (£250 to be paid at 2 milestones).
The Role:
You will oversee the care team and ensure the safe delivery of care, support and medication with all standards met during your shift. You will be fully supported by both the Deputy and Residential Manager. Main responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Coach and mentor new and existing staff
- Review care plans
- Personal care (washing, dressing, oral hygiene)
- Maintain and develop professional relations with families
- Reporting any safeguarding concerns
- Promote independence of our residents at all times to improve their quality of life
- Prepare, administer, store, record and order medication
About you:
- Have an NVQ Level 2 in Care however this is not essential as our Team Leader Development Programme will support those wanting to take the next step in their career
- Be confident in supervising others and be able to manage/prioritise workloads
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Have a positive attitude.
Rewards & Benefits:
- Paid breaks
- On-the-spot voucher recognition scheme £000s awarded every month
- Techsave loans scheme opened twice a year
- In-house lottery with £0000s to be won every month
- £500 rewards for every friend or family referral
- Discounted local & national gym memberships, plus FREE on-demand workouts and classes available to stream in your living room
- Access to low cost saving plans and loans
- Hospital and Death Benefit plans at discounted prices
- Employee assistance programme & access to free counselling
- Free parking
- Access to funded qualifications and internal career progression
- Team Leader Development Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice benefits
- Retail, supermarket, holiday, entertainment & cinema discounts
- Paid induction and training
Additional Information:
The Birches offers both accommodation and support tailored to individuals living with learning disabilities and related support requirements. Our facility consists of four accessible bungalows and two flats, providing a comfortable home for up to 31 individuals aged 18 and above. Our dedicated support team at The Birches collaborates closely with each resident to deliver personalised services that unlock their potential, enrich their lifestyles, and cater to their unique needs. The thoughtful design of our bungalows and flats creates a warm and homely atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging for all residents.
The HICA Group is a ‘Not for Profit’ organisation providing a range of care services to older people and people with learning difficulties, both within residential homes and in the community.
Successful candidates are required to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate .