Job Description

We are currently seeking an experienced carer, who would welcome an opportunity to train to become a Senior Care Worker, working in the field, in Irthlingborough, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Raunds and their surrounding areas.

You will start by working 3-4 shifts per weekday, on a minimum of a 20-hour contract and build up to learning to undertake the on-call shift and duties. You will be based from home, traveling and working in your local community.

Shifts are a mix between 07.00 to 15.00 and/or 15.00 to 22.00 hrs, worked on a rotational basis with fixed days off each week and an alternative weekend.

Would you like to be involved in offering a vital care service that truly values customer care and empowerment ensuring people can live independently and make their own choices? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

We are seeking compassionate, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our dedicated care team. In this rewarding role, you'll support people in their own homes and communities, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and a high quality of life.

We offer a full induction package, ongoing support, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Join us and make a difference, every day.

The pay for the on-call shifts will be 45 (Monday to Thursday) and 60 (Friday to Sunday) Plus additional pay for care and compliance visits and bank holiday working.

Position requirements

This role would suit an experienced carer who wishes to progress in the Social Care sector. You will need the confidence to lead, support, supervise and spot check a team of carers.

Use of own reliable transport is required, for which a mileage allowance is paid.

Benefits:

A Competitive salary which includes a

'New Starter Fuel Advance Scheme'

Extra pay for bank holidays

Offer of Contracted hours.

Paid holiday pay.

Paid for your induction and for all ongoing training

. A Workplace pension scheme.

DBS Payment Scheme,

uniforms and all PPE. Additional bonuses, reward schemes and incentives. Care Certificate to diploma levels 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care. Career progression within Lavender Support Services. Refer a friend scheme. 24/7 on-call support, working with an experienced and supportive company.

Responsibilities

Ensure a high quality of care is adhered to and as a valued member of our care team, your responsibilities will vary from person to person, thus offering both variety and job satisfaction.

Cover care calls in planned and emergency situations. Undertake a planned on-call shift a week and then ad hoc on-call shifts to cover colleagues absences.
Assist the office team with additional duties that may involving taking on new packages of care and mentoring a new employee into the care sector.

Lead, support, supervise and spot check a team of carers.
Undertake administrative compliance and customer care duties.
Ensure all relevant documents, reports and grids are completed.

For further information about Lavender Support Services Ltd or to apply for this and other positions, please visit our website contact page. www.lavendersupportservices.co.uk

or ring the office on 01933 653511 and ask for Jane Austin. Registered Manager.

Lavender Support Services has been devoted to caring since August 2010 and has a long serving, supportive and dedicated office team. Lavender has always obtained a consistently "Good" rating from the Care Quality Commission in all areas of care and support and is a contracted "Lead" Care Provider for NNC.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE PRESENTLY NOT TAKING ANY APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS THAT ARE WORKING ON A COS or REQUIRE ONE.

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

Pay: 12.46-13.30 per hour

Benefits:

Store discount Work from home
Application question(s):

Applicant must live within the areas of NN9 & NN10. Northants. UK.
Experience:

Recent Home care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care Qualification or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road