Care Advisor

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Job Description:

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 Dartford 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
• 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
• Strong documentation skills

Salary:

From £12.71 * 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: Bexley, Dartford, Greenhithe, Swanscombe, Swanley, West Kingsdown and surrounding areas.

Job Types: Full-time.

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 in health and social care (preferred)
• Driving licence and a vehicle you can use daily for work (required)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person