Job Description

Belong Birkdale £14.45 per hour Full-time and Part-time Hours Available

Belong is an innovative not-for-profit provider of person-centred care for older people, specialising in dementia care. With the opening of our brand-new village in Birkdale, there has never been a more exciting time to join Belong and be part of something special from the very beginning.

We are looking for caring, passionate, and committed individuals to join our team as Team Senior Carers Working within one of our households, you'll support older people to live independently while delivering exceptional person-centred care in a warm and friendly environment.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Team Senior Carer, you'll play a vital role in supporting our customers and leading by example within the household team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality personal care
• Administering and managing medication
• Supporting customers living with dementia
• Preparing and cooking meals within the household
• Maintaining and updating care plans and daily records
• Deputising for the Team Leader when required
• Promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for all customers

What We're Looking For

Essential Requirements

• Level 2 qualification (or above) in Health and Social Care
• Experience supporting older people, particularly in a dementia care setting
• Experience administering and recording medication accurately
• Experience updating care plans and resident records
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Ability to commute to Birkdale and surrounding areas
• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including:
• 8:00am to 3:00pm
• 3:00pm to 10:00pm
• Occasional long-day shifts
• Alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Desirable Experience

• Leading shifts and deputising for a Team Leader
• Completing staff supervisions and appraisals
• Completing safeguarding documentation and managing safeguarding concerns

What You'll Receive

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer:

• £14.45 per hour
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Paid Blue Light Card
• Early Pay Release Scheme
• Free DBS check*
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid induction
• Occupational Health support
• Comprehensive training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Colleague recognition events
• Company pension scheme
• Extensive PPE provision
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme
• Access to our Village Bistro with subsidised meals, tea, and coffee

If you're passionate about making a difference and would like to be part of the exciting opening of Belong Birkdale, we'd love to hear from you.