Job Description:
Austen Allen Homecare is an award-winning Domiciliary Care Company who is a recognised provider of high-quality service, with branches across Dartford, Gravesham, Medway and Thanet.
We are now looking to recruit a FIXED TERM -12 Months - Care Advisor to join our Dartford Branch. We are looking to recruit someone who is keen to work in a fast-paced and friendly environment.
The ideal candidate will need to be extremely flexible as this position will involve covering care calls in the community when needed; this could be evenings and weekends.
Duties include but are not restricted to:
- Creating and maintaining Care Plans and Risk Assessments
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams
- Carrying out routine spot checks and supervisions on care staff
- Good flexibility to cover care calls, where necessary
- Being part of the rota for our out-of-hours, on-call phone.
- Supporting Care staff in the community
Essential Requirements:
- Driving licence and Car Owner
- Experienced in Care
- Flexibility to complete care work in the community
Ideal skills and qualifications:
- Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience in mental capacity assessments
- Basic knowledge of CQC requirements for the role
- Administration and IT skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Strong documentation skills
Salary:
From £12.71 * Depending on experience and qualifications.
Hours and Areas of Work:
The ideal candidate will be flexible with their working hours and able to reach the following areas to work in the community: Bexley, Dartford, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Swanley, West Kingsdown and surrounding areas.
Job Types: Full-time, FIXED TERM -12 Months.
Experience:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 in health and social care (preferred)
- Driving licence and a vehicle you can use daily for work (required)
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you own your own Vehicle that you can use daily for work?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
