Domcare24 Ltd. is a CQC registered home care provider located in Hitchin. We are a professional, innovative and supportive employer and our goal is to provide outstanding care to adults of all ages and health conditions in the comfort of their own homes.
Our service users are families who need support with looking after adults of all ages with complex care needs, genetic birth disorders, challenging behaviour and who may also have a combination of needs ranging from autistic spectrum disorders, complex health needs, mental health needs, physical disabilities and sensory impairment. Our primary purpose is to provide personal care and support and to bring comfort to families in need. At Domcare24 Ltd we believe that when a person needs care and support, they want someone they can trust, someone who understands their special needs, and someone whom families can rely on. Besides, most of our clients look for a complete package of care, eliminating the need to hire many different trades-people to make a comfortable life possible.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern work setting
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Flexible working hours
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Carer/Team Leader.
Main Purpose of Job: To provide care and other tasks as specified User’s individual service/care plan, to a high standard in accordance with Company policies and Procedures. To assist the manager in training and monitoring the care staff and to complete other management level tasks as and when required.
Reporting to: The Registered Manager or their representative
Mandatory requirement: Driving licence and Access to own vehicle (Mileage is paid).
Main Tasks:
- Assisting with personal care including; bathing, washing, shaving, oral hygiene and hair care, dressing, undressing and assisting with all toilet and continence requirements.
- Ensuring that Service Users have given their consent prior to any examination, care, treatment or support taking place and that all Service Users are treated with respect.
- General light domestic duties including laundry and ironing.
- Assisting with the cooking of light meals, preparing snacks and the provision of beverages.
- Carrying out tasks as specified in the service user’s individual service/care plan, taking action to enable the service user to carry out as much self-care and other activities as possible.
- Helping with handling the service users’ money in respect of collecting pensions and the payment of bills including shopping. Ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept.
- Assisting with pet care, including feeding and walking.
- Transporting service users to local amenities and to medical appointments.
- Contributing to accurate and detailed record keeping whilst maintaining the service.
- Contribute to the team effort.
- Assist the manager in training and monitoring the care staff.
- Complete other management level tasks as and when required.
Job Types: full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary contract, fixed term contract
Salary: up to £16.00 per hour
Benefits: company pension, flexitime, referral programme and sick pay
Day range: every weekend and Monday to Friday
Physical settings: homecare, live-in, sheltered housing
Shifts: day shift/night shift
Ability to commute/relocate: The job location is in and around the towns and villages of Hertfordshire (required).
Work Experience: at least 6 months (required)
Licence/Certification: driving licence (required)
Work authorisation: permission to work in the United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: on the road