Job Description

Prestwood Coach House is a privately owned care home accommodating up to 30 residents, located in Prestwood, near Stourbridge, and offers an excellent working environment. Our passionate, supportive Manager and Deputy lead a fantastic team of staff that are committed to what they do. For many years we have employed individuals whose strongest skills are their empathy, patience and compassion for those in their care.

A rare vacancy (see shift details below) has arisen within our Senior Management night team, where we have a permanent part-time position of either 20 or 30 hours a week.

As a Senior Carer you would work closely with the Manager and Deputy, taking charge of the home when they are not on duty, to deliver a needs-led service. Duties would include, but are not limited to; management and administration of medication, handover and management meetings, updating and review of care and support plans (Nourish electronic person-centred care plans), staff supervision, liaison with clients' relatives and the broad network of healthcare professionals who support the home and personal care and support to clients as needed.

Experience in a similar role is essential and candidates should have or be working towards NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or higher. Full induction and orientation training will be provided. The successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of an elderly client group, of person-centred care, care home compliance and sound health and safety practices. They will be a good communicator and able to lead and work as part of a team.

Rotas are usually repeating and organised around 6 weeks in advance to facilitate the planning of home life and commitments.

The post is full time for 3 shifts per week (30 hours)

Shifts start at 21:30 and end at 07:30

Weekend shifts are covered on a rota basis

Each 10 hour shift includes a 50-minute paid break

Free light refreshments whilst on duty

Free on-site parking

Free tunics

Enhanced pay for Bank holidays over the Christmas period.

Long Service pay enhancement - starting from 2 years

Paid mandatory training

Prestwood is an Investor in People - the award has been held since 1999. We provide a comprehensive range of paid training including NVQs/QCFs and further development opportunities are available.

The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.

The home is not on a bus route so candidates would require their own transport or other arrangements would need to be considered.

Prestwood is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.47 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Experience:

providing care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/04/2024
Reference ID: PCHSCA112022
Expected start date: 01/10/2025