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 Margate 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
• Coordinating care calls, staff allocations, and rota planning
• 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

Salary:

From -13.50 * 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: Margate, Ramsgate, Birchington, Manston, Westgate on Sea, Broadstairs

Job Types: Full-time.

Experience:

• Care: 1 year (preferred)
• Driving License and vehicle essential

Licence/Certification:

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

Benefits:

• Company pension

Work Location: In person