Senior Care Worker (Rapid Responder)

Senior Care Worker (Rapid Responder) -Driver

Location: Cambridge, Peterborough, Huntingdon, and surrounding areas (mainly hospital-based in location nearest you with flexibility to cover nearby locations)

Salary: £28,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: Full-time or Part-time

(74, 50, or 40-hour contracts over two weeks - shifts from 08:00 - 16:00 or 13:00 - 21:00, plus two overnight on-call shifts)

Join Us as a Senior Care Worker (Rapid Responder) and Make a Real Difference!

Are you a dedicated Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker, or Care Worker looking to take your skills further in a rewarding new role? This could be your opportunity to support unpaid carers and their families through a range of essential services as part of a passionate team.

As a Senior Care Worker with us, you’ll be part of a unique service that provides vital support to unpaid carers. Your work will include:

• Giving unpaid carers the breaks they need by providing interim support to those they care for.
• Offering emergency response assistance to carers in crisis.
• Supporting hospital discharge services and helping prevent avoidable admissions.
• Working alongside our homecare team to assess needs, plan care, and deliver compassionate service.

• Competitive Salary: £28,000 per annum
• Flexible Contracts: Choose from full-time or part-time options
• Generous Leave: 20 days plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Wellbeing Support: Access to a 24/7 GP, Employee Assistance Program, and confidential counseling
• Development Opportunities: Ongoing learning, professional growth, and supportive work environment
• Benefits: Death in service benefit, additional perks for continuous learning, and a friendly, constructive team
• Eligibility for a Blue Light Discount Card

• Experience: Person-centered care, ideally in a domiciliary or homecare setting
• Skills: Excellent communication, strong IT abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively
• Knowledge: Understanding of legislative care standards and the ability to work to high compliance
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (preferred but not essential)
• Personal Attributes: Adaptability, solution-focused, and a genuine commitment to improving the lives of carers and those they support
• Previously undertaken care plan assessments (or have the capability to learn)
• Must be able to drive and have own vehicle (Mileage costs covered)

This role is perfect for those ready to make a meaningful impact across the Cambridgeshire community. If you’re ready to step up, apply today and join a team dedicated to making a difference!