Position: Full-time
Location: Northamptonshire, East Midlands
Company: Peartree1 Ltd
Job Description/Overview:
Peartree Life Care, one of the UK’s fastest-growing care providers, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Caregiver/Team Leader. This role is ideal for individuals who are autonomous, compassionate, truthful, and resilient. You will assist our team of nurses and senior healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality care in the community, visiting individuals in their homes.
Key Responsibilities:
– Assist in caring for individuals within their homes and across the wider community.
– Provide specialist care, including PEG feeding, NG tube care, bowel care, control IQ insulin pump management, CPAP, and ventilation.
– Lead and supervise a team of caregivers, providing guidance and support as required.
– Respond to emergencies and support the team on-call as part of a rota, ensuring 24/7 care provision.
– Carry out holistic assessments, including personal care such as washing, dressing, eating, and drinking, in line with CQC regulated standards.
– Follow Peartree Life Care’s Nursebuddy and Citation care plan prescription system, ensuring accurate care plan updates and assessments.
– Support service users with health, welfare, and social needs, including attending medical appointments, administering medication, and promoting community independence.
– Maintain accurate care records and comply with safeguarding protocols.
Essential Requirements:
– Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or currently in progress.
– At least 6 months experience driving with a full UK licence.
– Competent in PEG, NG tube care, bowel care, control IQ insulin pump, CPAP, and ventilation.
– Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
– Proficient in English; bilingual is a bonus.
– Awareness of safeguarding protocols in accordance with Peartree Life Care’s Safeguarding Policy.
Why Join Us?
At Peartree Life Care, we support your professional growth with extensive training, career progression, and a friendly working environment. We offer a range of benefits including:
– Weekly or monthly payments
– Company pension via NEST
– Holiday pay up to 28 days
– Flexible shift patterns
– Opportunities for career progression to roles such as Care Coordinator, Team Leader, Regional or Branch Manager, and even Nurse training (subject to qualifications)
– Employee Rewards
– Employee of the Month program
– Refer a friend scheme
– Supportive on-call system
How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate and experienced caregiver ready to lead a team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter to apply.
Email: enquiry@peartreelifecare.com
Job Link
https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/details/15279855
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