Senior Care Practitioner

Wolverhampton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are looking for someone who is able to work alongside a Care Team Lead, assisting in leading a busy team of care staff, within a 40 bedded Nursing Home for people living with dementia and other complex mental health needs.

Please note: There are no public transport links in the surrounding areas of the home so own mode of transport is essential.



You will need experience in a mental health setting, and must have strong, proven leadership and organisational skills.

Duties include:

To delegate duties to care staff and to ensure the smooth running of each shift.

To supervise and set an example for Care Practitioners.

Maintain staff morale; develop good communication and interpersonal relations in all departments. Build team spirits and motivate staff towards a high standard of care.

Assist Care Team Leads with monthly observations/assessments of clients on a routine basis.

To assist the residents in all aspects of personal hygiene when required.

To direct all enquiries and/or concerns to the Nurse in Charge.

To ensure all daily care documentation is completed to the required standard by care team.

Assist with inducting new members of staff so as they become quickly effective.

Act as mentor to new staff.

The above description is not exhaustive, but represents the key points pertaining to the role of a Senior Care Practitioner.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 34.5 - 40.25 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

WV57HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Senior Care

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3301791
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Wolverhampton, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned