Job Description

Senior Carer

(Family Friendly Employer)

The Senior Carers post with Foxcare is an essential role to support the well-being of our residents.

Our ethos is all about celebrating life, so we aim for all our homes to be vibrant, joyful communities with a wide range of stimulating activities and entertainment to suit every taste and ability.

This is a fantastic time to join Foxcare, as we continue our strong focus in delivering the highest standards of personal care. We offer a competitive salary, attractive terms and conditions, family friendly policies designed to recognise the excellent performance of you and your team.

Within your role you will:

help support carer staff in delivering the highest standards of individual care to meet the emotional, social, spiritual, physical and psychological needs of older people within our care home. be able to assess residents needs and plan their care exhibiting good team work and effective communication and interpersonal skills. report to the care home manager on a daily basis or as required. have good organisational skills, time management and be able to maintain resident records e.g. care plan be creative, inspiring, and organised. an excellent role model to others, supporting fellow colleagues in their practice and professional development. communicate effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team as and when required e.g. nurses, doctors, pharmacy, etc. As a 'people person' with a warm and empathetic personality, you will have a flair for making things happen. You will be committed to ensuring the home, its residents and staff are involved in the local community, so a genuine enthusiasm for our residents is essential.
To ensure you feel confident in all aspects of your role you'll have the opportunity to develop your career further with programmes that are designed to increase your skill base. There is no limit to how far you can go.

If you have the unique qualities required for this exciting role and want to work with an organisation that provides the type of care you'd expect for your loved ones, we would welcome your application.

While not essential, it is desirable the the successful applicant have recent experience in a similar role or be able to demonstrate a commitment and flair for meeting the social needs of others.

Highly Desirable:

SVQ 2/3 Qualification or equivalent. Minimum of 1 years experience in a care home. Committed to continuous learning and professional development. Be able to satisfy an Enhanced Disclosure/ Police Check. As a forward thinking organisation we will provide: Excellent formal training opportunities available for successful candidate. A very strong focus on professional development with opportunity to complete SVQ 3/4. Opportunities to progress to a management level Family Friendly Policies and Procedures. Pension Scheme.
Job Type: Full-timeSalary: 13.13/hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.13 per hour

Expected hours: 30 - 40 per week

Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred) care planning: 1 year (preferred) supervisiory: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person