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2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants This range is provided by New Age Care. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay rangeJob Title: Senior Domiciliary CarerLocation: New Age CareSalary: £26,000 per annumAbout Us:At New Age Care, we are dedicated to providing high-quality care in the community, ensuring that people are supported to live as independently as possible in the comfort of their own homes. We are looking for a compassionate and experiencedSenior Domiciliary Care Workerto join our team, where you will play a key role in delivering outstanding care to service users, promoting their dignity, wellbeing, and independence.Position Purpose:The Senior Domiciliary Care Worker will provide personal care and support to service users in their own homes in line with individual care plans. You will work collaboratively with other care staff and health professionals to ensure an integrated approach to the health and wellbeing of service users, while promoting dignity, respect, and independence. The role also includes mentoring and supporting junior care staff to maintain high standards of care.Key Responsibilities:As a Senior Domiciliary Care Worker, you will:Assist service users with activities of daily living, such as getting up, going to bed, dressing, washing, and toilet arrangements. Help service users overcome mobility issues and physical disabilities, including the use of aids and personal equipment. Make service users physically comfortable by carrying out tasks such as bed making, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry, and emptying commodes. Assist with meal preparation, snacks, and drinks, and help service users eat and drink when necessary. Contribute to the development of specialised care plans, including for those with dementia, reablement needs, or continence difficulties. Administer prescribed medication to service users as outlined in care plans. Provide care to service users who are temporarily ill, including minor dressings, bed nursing, and help with feeding. Support end-of-life care when required. Promote mental and physical activity for service users through conversation, hobbies, outings, and activities. Maintain accurate records and write reports, including daily journals, incident reports, and meeting minutes. Report any concerns or significant changes in a service user’s condition to the Care Co-ordinator or Registered Manager (RM). Ensure emergency procedures are followed and escalate issues as needed. Adhere to all care plans, risk assessments, and updates to ensure the safety of service users. Comply with the service’s guidelines and policies at all times, including dress code, identity badges, and safeguarding procedures. Encourage service users to maintain as much independence as possible. Attend and actively participate in team meetings, staff training, and other communications to ensure shared learning. Conduct spot checks and audits on care delivery, document and follow up on concerns or incidents, and implement actions for improvement. Write and review care plans and risk assessments effectively.Person Specification - Essential Criteria:The following personal attributes are essential for the role of Senior Domiciliary Care Worker:Self-motivated and organised Flexible and adaptable to changing needs Caring, compassionate, and sensitive to the needs of others, particularly vulnerable individuals A strong team player, but also able to work independently and use initiative Excellent communication skills Ability to follow care planning requirements and instructions carefullyPerson Specification - Desirable Criteria:The following attributes are desirable but not essential:Previous experience in care work, particularly in domiciliary care Own transport for travel between clients’ homes Strong morals, work ethic, and good manners Knowledge of local neighbourhoods and services Ability to go the extra mile and use initiative to solve problemsAdditional Information:All staff are required to respect confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. Staff must be aware of and adhere to their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974.Why Join New Age Care?Competitive salary of £26,000 per annum Opportunities for career development and ongoing training A supportive team environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of our service users The chance to work in a rewarding and fulfilling role that promotes independence and wellbeingIf you are an experienced, compassionate care professional who is committed to supporting people to live independently in their own homes, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of New Age Care!New Age Care is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 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