Senior Care Assistant

Company Overview

Beaumont Home Care is a distinguished provider of compassionate and high-quality home care services, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our clients. We are committed to delivering exceptional care and support tailored to individual needs while fostering a culture of respect, empathy, and professionalism among our team.

Role Overview

Are you seeking a rewarding opportunity in a small, friendly, independent, family-run Care Provider? Join Beaumont Home Care as a Part-Time or Full Time Senior Care Assistant and become a crucial part of our professional care team. Your role involves providing top-notch care and support to our senior clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks including bathing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Administer medication following care plans and relevant guidelines.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and engage in meaningful activities with our senior clients.
• Assist seniors with mobility, transfers, and the use of assistive devices as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Report directly to the Registered Manager.
• Lead by example within our established professional care team.
• Work towards and achieve strategic objectives.
• Be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of the care team.
• Respond to emergencies and provide guidance and support to all staff on duty.
• Participate in the on-call rota and cover any uncovered care calls when required.
• Undertake spot checks on the care team and hold support and supervision meetings as needed.
• Provide care and support within the community as part of the care team.

Qualifications / Skills

• Previous experience in a Care Assistant role particularly or as a Senior Carer is essential
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable
• Compassionate patient nature with a genuine interest in the well-being of others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team or independently

Additional Requirements:

• Age: Must be 18 years or older.
• Weekend Availability: Required to work for two weekends each month.
• Transportation: Own reliable vehicle required with a valid UK Driving Licence.
• Work Eligibility: Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

Why Beaumont Home Care Stands Out:

• Flexibility: Our rota patterns accommodate your personal life.
• Competitive Compensation: We offer attractive hourly rates.
• Career Growth: We priortise your growth in the care sector through comprehensive induction, mentoring, and training.

Beaumont's Benefits Package:

• Contracted hours (full time or part time)
• Competitive salary
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Opportunities for career progression
• Rewarding and fulfilling work, making a real difference in people's lives
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access support 24/7.
• Tailored Training: Benefit from our bespoke in-house training.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme: We reward your referrals.
• Pension Provision: We invest in your future.

Our Promise to You: We ensure:

• Competitive salary and a wide range of benefits.
• Training, support, and opportunities for career progression.
• Appreciation and value for your contributions.
• Work-life balance tailored to your needs wherever possible.

Inclusive Hiring Approach: We encourage candidates who may not meet all requirements but are excited to work with us to apply. Diversity enriches our team, and we're open to accommodating flexible working requests whenever feasible.

Location: Community-based roles covering Brentwood, Chelmsford, Basildon, Epping Forest (Essex), and surrounding villages.

**Join Beaumont Home Care and become part of a team that makes a positive impact on the lives of others every day. If you have a genuine passion for helping others and wish to join a professional, privately-owned domiciliary care provider, we'd love to hear from you! **