Senior Care Worker

About the role

Senior Care and Support Worker 

Hours: 37.5 hours a week

Pay Rate:  £15.50 per hour | £15.96 per hour with NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Location: St. Raphaels, 6 - 8 The Butts, Brentford, TW8 8BL

Do you want to work for a home passionate about making a difference? Or, maybe it’s our ‘making it happen’ ethos that caught your eye?

What We’re Looking For:

• At least 12 months experience working in a comparable role
• A minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and a willingness to gain Level 3. 
• Someone that shares our vision for everyone to live life to the full, with their dignity respected, their independence supported, and uniqueness valued.
• A high standard of both written and spoken communication
• A good understanding of Word, Excel, Outlook
• Eligibility to Work in the UK: You must be eligible to work in the UK. Frances Taylor Foundation does not offer sponsorship or work visas. Proof of Right to work will be required at the interview stage.

About Us:

The Frances Taylor Foundation has a long history of providing personalised, person-centred care. We operate across Liverpool, Merseyside, Brighton & Hove, and Greater London. We pride ourselves on our innovative services and our commitment to improving the lives of those we support. If you share our values, we’d love to have you on board.

About the Role:

As a Senior Care and Support Worker, you'll join a committed team that delivers high-quality care and support. This pivotal role involves:

• Ensure person-centred care that reflects individuals’ needs and preferences, maintains a homely environment, and includes monthly care plan reviews.
• Administering medication to service users in accordance with care plans and safety procedures.
• Supervising and overseeing a team of Care and Support Workers, reporting any staff management issues to the Manager while also providing hands-on support. 
• Preparing clearly written, precise and structured reports for Annual Review meetings, key working sessions and undertake audits.

About St. Raphael's:

Join our compassionate team at St. Raphael’s Home, where we provide exceptional accommodation, support, and care for 21 individuals with learning disabilities. Our welcoming environment is spread across two purpose-built buildings, offering a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those we support. The original St. Raphael's building features eight beautifully designed en-suite bedrooms, all equipped with a lift to ensure full accessibility. 

Our team provides dedicated support with personal care throughout the day, and a staff member is always on hand for a peaceful night’s rest. We’re proud to hold a CQC overall rating of Good (October 2022), a testament to the high standards of care we offer.

Why Join Us? We truly care about our staff and offer a range of excellent benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• £750 recommend-a-friend bonus.
• Comprehensive company sick pay scheme
• Pension contributions.
• 28 days annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme.

“I have worked with the Frances Taylor Foundation for over three years and can honestly say this is the best organisation I have worked for.” – Current Employee