Average Home Care salary in the UK

Care Home Cook The Croft Care Home Amersham, Buckinghamshire £11.44 Per Hour 30 Hours Per Week Do you want to make a positive difference to people's lives, enabling them to gain greater independence and improve their well-being? If the answer is yes, read on! Who are Ambient Support? Ambient Support, a registered UK charity with over 25 years' experience in providing care and support services for older people, people with a mental health needs and people with learning disabilities. Our residential care home, The Croft, is a community-based home for Older People in Amersham. We provide care and support to 60 residents, including up to 31 residents with a higher level of specific dementia care needs. This is a welcoming home from home environment offering regular activities and organised events*.* The Role of our Cook: Are you passionate about cooking? Do you want to play a key role in our service by devising a weekly menu and cooking with our residents? This will encompass meeting all the relevant nutritional and dietary needs of the people we support, then this could be the role for you! Skills and attributes of our Care Assistant: * Passion for cooking as well as nutrition * Understanding of Health and safety regulations including COSHH regulations * Experience of HACCP risk assessments * Knowledge on food and hygiene regulations * Ability to supervise catering staff. * Basic nutrition knowledge * Ability to organise a catering environment. * Capability of working in a position that requires manual handling tasks as a core requirement * Must be able to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of equality & diversity * Good communication skills in order to relate well to staff as well service users * Basic written communication skills to leave written instructions and to follow a stock control system * Basic administrative skills * Ability to work flexibly, responding to the needs of the service , ensuring that the home has staff cover , 365 days of the year Becoming part of the Ambient family brings benefits too! Flexible working, enabling work-life balance.National Living Wage paid regardless of age, including under 25s.Training and development`Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.`Season Ticket' loan & `Bike to Work' scheme.Paid holiday with minimum of 28 days holiday, including BH (pro-rata for part time staff)Membership of Health Service Discounts schemeFree access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme Do you want to take your first steps towards a new rewarding career? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you. We positively welcome diversity of background, ethnicity, skills, talents, and contributions from everyone. We are committed to Safeguarding. An Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles. REF - INDBH

Job Title: Interim Home Manager (RMN RGN qualified)3-month contract with possibility to extend.Salary: £50,000 per annual Location: SurreyWe are currently working with a Leading care provider who are looking for an Interim Care Home Manager for one of their Care homes in Surrey.This an excellent opportunity for an experienced Assitant Home Manager to step in and support the home in the day to day operation of the service. You will be responsible in leading the care/nursing team ensuring that a safe, effective, and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of all residents.To be considered for this great opportunity, you will have the following skills and experience as outlined below. Experience within a similar role, or managing a team.Active nursing pin (RMN RGN ). Leads with compassion, kindness, and champions the very best care of residents.Experienced in developing care plans and auditing.Proven experience supervising and supporting Care staff.Communicate professionally with visitors including family and friends. In addition, it is highly beneficial, that you can demonstrate the below. Excellent time management, delegation and organisational skills executed effectively underExceptional listening skills, with compassion and empathy.Act as a positive role model to inspire all colleagues to provide the best care.Able to identify opportunities to build and maintain relationships within the community. If you are interested in this career defining opportunity, please forward your CV

Job Scope: We are recruiting a Home Care Manager for our client, a well-established provider of Home Care services. As a Home Care Manager, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing the daily operations of the branch. You, as the Home Care Manager, will ensure that all care services are delivered to the highest standard by managing a dedicated team of care coordinators, field care supervisors, and care workers, with support from head office teams. As a Home Care Manager, you will be expected to maintain strict adherence to all regulatory standards and company policies. You will also be responsible for overseeing the professional development of your team, ensuring they receive the necessary training and guidance to excel in their roles. In addition, as the Home Care Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the business’s growth. You will set clear targets and develop strategies to expand the client base while ensuring that exceptional care standards are maintained. As a Home Care Manager, your leadership will be key to the success and growth of the office. Do you have? Experience as a Registered Manager (RM) in domiciliary/home care, with a focus on elderly care.NVQ Level 4 or 5 in Health and Social Care.Experience in managing service provision within the care industry.Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on compliance, quality, and staff training. Benefits: Competitive salaryFree DBS history checkFlexible working patternsOpportunities for career developmentOngoing training and professional growthFree uniform providedSupportive and knowledgeable team environmentChildcare voucher scheme availableReferral bonuses for recommending friendsPension contributions At Olive Recruit, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusivity. Our core values—Integrity, Impact, Inclusivity, and Innovation—guide our efforts to create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to excel. As a recruitment agency, we prioritise sourcing and placing diverse candidates with our clients, recognising that diverse perspectives are essential for business success and inclusive work environments. We take great pride in celebrating the unique backgrounds and experiences of our team members and candidates. By embracing these different perspectives, we not only create a great place to work but also better serve our clients. Your individuality is what makes our team strong. Join us in championing our values and building a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All colleagues are expected to share this commitment and participate fully in safeguarding training and processes. The successful applicant will undergo a free enhanced disclosure from the disclosure barring service & other compliance checks required.