Senior Carer

Superior Healthcare needs you!

Established in 2006, Superior Healthcare Group is one of Kent’s largest, private Complex Care providers.  We support people, including children, young people and adults who have complex and long-term health conditions to live safely in the comfort of their own homes. We employ around 600 employees, mainly across Kent, with rapidly growing teams across our new operational regions in: Essex, Sussex and Hampshire.

At Superior Healthcare we are passionate about the progression and development of our teams, and due to the growth of our business, we currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Complex Care team as a Senior Carer.

As a Senior Carer you will work within one of our hubs in Kent. You will be required to support a number of clients and will have to have the flexibility to travel to assignments assignments.

If a client’s needs mean that you require extra skills (for example, if they need assistance to meet their nutritional requirements), we will provide paid, specialist training to ensure that you can confidently support their needs and continue to develop your own skills.

Reporting to: Nurse Manager

Hours/Shift Pattern

You will work a minimum of 35 hours each week, up to a maximum of 42 hours, depending on shift duration. Working 3 shifts on, 3 off, you will have the choice of either day or night shifts.

Entry Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months experience in a care and previous experience of supporting adults/children with complex care needs. Tracheostomy experience is preferred but not essential, as full training with be given.
• Possession of, or willing to work towards, a level 3 NVQ qualification or similar.
• Confident, positive interpersonal skills with the ability to lead a team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Full, clean UK driving licence, with access to your own vehicle.
• Evidence of  the right to work in the UK.

Our Offer

• Competitive rates of pay – an enhanced hourly rate of pay, starting at £13.20 per hour, plus holiday pay.
• A regular shift pattern
• Thorough induction, and ongoing paid training.
• Access to work towards an NVQ/Diploma.
• Company Pension.
• Blue Light Card.
• Referral Scheme: receive Amazon vouchers when you refer-a-friend.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Ongoing support provided by our team of Nurses and Field Care Supervisors.

Superior Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Employment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

Ref: CCKENT