Full Time Position: 37.5 hours per
week. (To include a minimum of 20 hours per week care including evenings and
alternate weekends)
Salary: Dependant on experience in Team
Leading and Care Work
The successful applicant must hold a
full and clean Driving Licence and have access to a vehicle, at all times, and
must be available to work alternate weekends.
We are a well-established, friendly and experienced family run homecare business. We pride ourselves on our local presence within the community.
The ideal candidate will be someone who is experienced in Team Leading within the home care sector specifically with regards to medication. Advantageous Health and Social Care Qualification level 3 or equivalent. Organised, confident with good time management, friendly and able to communicate at a high level with all stakeholders.
Role:
Support the care staff with all aspects of medication including safe administration to all service users.
Undertake regular competency checks with the staff with regard to the medication duties required of them.
Ensure that the service users receive their medication accurately and at appropriate time.
Liaise with members of the rostering team to enable the correct amount of time between doses of medication, as prescribed.
Promote independence for Service Users with their medication through the use of dispensing systems, ordering and delivering methods, where safe to do so
Hold regular reviews with the Service User and their representatives, as requested, to ensure that the medication is delivered, stored, and administered as per intended by a clinician
Communicate with GP’s and pharmacists regarding Service Users medication
Being part of the Medication Out of Hours Service
Person Specification:
· Previous medication support experience advantageous
· Understanding of the Homecare Sector
· Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
· Customer Service including answering the telephone and attending meetings
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically word and databases
· Ability to work within a team and on own initiative
· Time management and organisational skills
· Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of what you do
For an informal chat or to apply please contact Samantha Argent, Deputy Manager on
01953 303200 or e-mail: watton@pridehomecare.co.uk
website: www.pridehomecare.co.uk
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds in respect of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
Closing date 1/9/24
Are you looking for a Rewarding Career in Care!
At Pride Home Care, we are more than just colleagues, we are one big happy family!
The Pride family are looking for likeminded care workers to join our family of passionate and dedicated team of care workers.
What’s in it for you?
£12.00-£18.00 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage payment ON TOP!!
Enhanced hourly rate at weekends and bank holidays.
Full time and Part time guaranteed hours available.
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Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training and qualifications you need to excel in your career as well as career development opportunities.
Company Pension Scheme
28 days paid holiday pay pro rata
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a supportive and caring team that values you and your contributions.
Are you looking for a Rewarding Career in Care!
At Pride Home Care, we are more than just colleagues, we are one big happy family!
The Pride family are looking for likeminded care workers to join our family of passionate and dedicated team of care workers.
What’s in it for you?
£12.00-£18.00 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage payment ON TOP!!
Enhanced hourly rate at weekends and bank holidays.
Full time and Part time guaranteed hours available.
Blue Light Card … Shop and save on the go at hundreds of high street retailers, restaurants and cinema with their handy mobile app.
Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training and qualifications you need to excel in your career as well as career development opportunities.
Company Pension Scheme
28 days paid holiday pay pro rata
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a supportive and caring team that values you and your contributions.
Are you looking for a Rewarding Career in Care!
At Pride Home Care, we are more than just colleagues, we are one big happy family!
The Pride family are looking for likeminded care workers to join our family of passionate and dedicated team of care workers.
What’s in it for you?
£12.00-£18.00 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage payment ON TOP!!
Enhanced hourly rate on bank holidays.
Full time and Part time guaranteed hours available.
Blue Light Card … Shop and save on the go at hundreds of high street retailers, restaurants and cinema with their handy mobile app.
Comprehensive Training: We provide all the training and qualifications you need to excel in your career as well as career development opportunities.
Company Pension Scheme
28 days paid holiday pay pro rata
Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a supportive and caring team that values you and your contributions.£12.00-£18.00 per hour plus 35p per mile mileage payment ON TOP!!