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 Care Advisor to join our Margate 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
* Coordinating care calls, staff allocations, and rota planning
* 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
Salary:
From £13.50 * 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: Margate, Ramsgate, Birchington, Manston, Westgate on Sea, Broadstairs
Job Types: Full-time.
Experience:
* Care: 1 year (preferred)
* Driving License and vehicle essential
Licence/Certification:
* Level 2 in health and social care (preferred)
* Driving licence and a vehicle you can use daily for work (required)
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person