Job Description

PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Blackwell Care Home

is a well renowned Care Home in Alfreton.

We are dedicated to support and provide training opportunities for your career development

Role: Senior Care Assistant / Senior Carer - DAYS (7am-2pm / 2pm - 9pm shift patterns)

(Rota covers Monday to Sunday)

Salary: 13.50 per hour

Contracted Hours: 35 per week (Additional shifts may be available)

Are you caring, self-motivated and organised, able to work as part of a team as well as leading that team, are you sensitive to the needs of others, and are you a good communicator?

The role of the Senior Care Assistant is to work with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of our service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and to supervise the junior staff in meeting that function.

For this role you will need to have your NVQ 3 or have the NVQ 2 and already be working towards the NVQ Level 3.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents' safety and dignity. Maintain skills and knowledge and deliver personal care according to the latest guidelines and best practice evidence available. Ensure that regulations with regard to ordering, custody, storage and administration of all drugs and medicines including controlled drugs are adhered to. Review the daily delivery of care and ensure high standards of care are maintained. Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes. Ensure accident/incident reports are written clearly and concisely and that any remedial action or learning is incorporated into care delivery. Ensure that residents are encouraged and supported to remain as independent and active as possible. Be knowledgeable about Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures and report any untoward events in accordance with the Home and Local Authority requirements. Ensure that clinical equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and fully functional state. Report any equipment failures or damage to the Home Manager. Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to care delivery are maintained and effectively used. Conduct and document care and risk assessments and assist in developing care plans related to the assessed needs and choices of individual residents. Ensure that areas of identified risk are appropriately monitored, and outcomes recorded and acted upon. For example, fluid and nutrition charts and turning regimes etc. Ensure effective and clearly documented handover systems are maintained to facilitate the effective transfer of information between staff and shifts. To act as a professional role model to peer groups and subordinates and other health professionals. Carry out any duties reasonably required to ensure the smooth operation of the Care Home.

About You

Demonstrable track record in a senior care or care roles within care homes or domiciliary care environment. Qualification in Lead Adult Care Worker (Level 3) is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a people first approach. Good proficiency in the use of IT systems. Ability to multitask, prioritise and take ownership of this role with confidence and discretion. Possess strong planning, organisational and supervisory skills.

If you are passionate about delivering high quality care, please express your interest and we will promptly contact you to take it further.

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This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be asked to undertake duties in other areas relating to the operations of the Home. This job description may be revised periodically to reflect changes in the regulations and requirements of the Home.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Experience:

supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person