Position Overview & Specifications
Description
This summer make memories, in your home life and at work! As a home care assistant, you’ll brighten the days of the people you care for and bring the sunshine wherever you go. Bring us compassion, empathy, patience, and punctuality, and we'll show you a career where you will thrive. Our team consists of highly skilled carers who are not only well-trained but also genuinely passionate about their work.
Apex Prime Care requires a full-time Senior Carer based in the Basingstoke area, you must be a dedicated, professional individual who is committed to ensuring good, quality care is delivered and you must be able to cope under pressure within a busy environment.
A full driving license and use of your own car are essential. You must have experience in domiciliary care and a completed a level 2 and working towards level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
You will be required to carry out 20 hours of care work and 20 hours of senior work including 8 occasions of on-call per month, to include a minimum of 1 weekend.
Apex Prime Care is the leading provider of private care in Hampshire, Dorset and East Sussex. We offer leading rates of pay, a comprehensive training programme and extensive support when working out in the community.
Key Responsibilities
- Promoting care staff personal development,
- Carer spot checks and medication competency checks
- Undertaking new service user assessments and developing their personalised care plan
- Service user reviews
- Supporting the care coordinators when required
- Auditing of medication
- On call duties when required
- Working alternative weekends in the community
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
A full driving license and use of your own car are essential. You must have experience in domiciliary care and a completed a level 2 and working towards level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
Benefits
Birthday Annual Leave *- 10% Off The Gym Group memberships*
- Eligible for a Blue Light Card- save money in shops, restaurants, and venues on the high street with the Blue Light Card.
- Guaranteed hours and a contract from Day 1 of your employment!
- Refer a Friend- earn up to £500 for every person you recommend joins the team*
- Competitive pay with annual reviews and enhanced rate after 2 years service with us!
- Walking rounds available (dependent on location)
- Paid holidays
- We are not an agency, and we put our people first!
- T&Cs apply.
About Apex Prime Care
We are a family-run home care provider operating across the South of England. We specialise in providing exceptional home care for the elderly and specialist support for anyone who cannot wholly look after themselves.
We strive to maintain and where possible improve our clients’ independence. Our friendly and compassionate carers are trained and experienced in delivering high quality care and companionship.
We are regularly recruiting for care positions in our service areas across the South Coast of the UK. Carers choose hours that suit them, with varied and rewarding work helping others and excellent pay. The standard of care can make a significant difference to the quality of people's lives, so we are seeking genuinely caring people.