Care Assistant – Rapid Responder

Job Summary

Connected Health requires a proactive and dynamic individual to join our Growth and Expansion Team as a Rapid Responder. The role supports the Registered Manager in developing new home care services within the allocated Trust zone.

Key Responsibilities

• Work exclusively with the Registered Manager as part of the Expansion Team
• Support development and mobilisation of new home care services
• Provide cover and support across the allocated Trust zone
• Assist with new care packages, hospital discharges and emergency cover
• Support staff shadowing and ensure Health and Safety policies are followed
• Check and collect daily record sheets from clients’ homes
• Deliver care plans and log sheets to clients’ homes when required
• Deliver PPE and essential documentation or supplies
• Support the care team to ensure services are delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard
• Travel between clients’ homes, offices and service areas within the Trust zone
• Undertake additional duties as required

Benefits

• £13.60 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Block pay
• Alternate weekends

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 6 months previous homecare experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Full clean driving licence
• Access to a car for work purposes
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Trust zone
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Flexible approach to working hours and service needs
• Ability to work closely with the Registered Manager to support new and developing services

Desirable Criteria

• Previous supervisory or senior care experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Empathetic and professional approach to supporting clients and staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence in responding to changing operational priorities
• Experience supporting service growth, new care packages or hospital discharge pathways

Equal Opportunity

Connected Health is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting equality of opportunity, good relations, respect for diversity and inclusion in the workplace and the delivery of its services to clients. We welcome applications from all job roles from members of all communities.

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