Senior Community Care Worker

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Francis House Homecare part of Bedfordshire Supported Housing Ltd Full time
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You must be prepared to move to the UK for this role._

Are you passionate about empowering those with physical and mental health conditions, to live more independently and fulfilling lives? Do you have the skills to guide a small and friendly team of care workers? Got the qualifications and experience to continue building a successful career within care in the UK?

If you answered YES to all, then you will be perfect for this role


We're seeking
Senior Community Care Workers (SCCW) to take the lead in providing practical and emotional support to adults with a range of physical and mental health conditions, such as Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Diabetes and so on, from the comfort of their own homes and community.

As a SCCW, you will also supervise, support, and motivate a small team of dedicated and exceptional care workers.

Some other care duties may include:

  • Developing relationships and liaising with external health care professionals such as GP, socialworkers, or community nurses.
  • Ensure the care team adhere to policy and procedure guidelines, whilst upholding our core values
  • Conducting service user reviews and updating care plans and risk assessments.
  • Completing spot checks to ensure compliance.
  • Supporting service users to access their community, e.g., shopping, appointments
  • Assisting service users with personal care & household tasks e.g., preparing meals, administering medication

What do we require from you?


Ideally, we're looking for an adaptable, friendly, and patient individual, with proven experience and knowledge in management and similar care roles.

You will need to be a qualified health/care professional, who is able to read, write and speak English.

You will also need:

  • A valid international driving license
  • Evidence that you have at least £1270 available to support you when you arrive in the UK
  • A valid passport
  • A clean criminal record certificate
  • To fund and secure travel arrangements to the UK
  • Fund your own accommodation
  • A car in the UK

In return, you can benefit from:

  • Flexible working hours to suit you
  • Permanent contract up to 40 hours per week.
  • Enhanced pay rates for some bank holidays, weekends, unsocial hours
  • Freeextensive training
  • Staff recognition & awards
  • Paid mileage and travel time expenses
  • 28 days annual leave
  • Support with a lease car
  • Opportunity to develop and progress professionally within the organisation
  • Thorough induction programme which includes training and shadowing.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary:
R ,68 per year

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have a valid Passport?
  • Are you able to relocate to the UK for the job?

Experience:

- community care: 2 years (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • International Driving Licence (required)
- registered nursing qualification (required)

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