Senior Care Assistant Twilgiht - Sunnyside House

Location: Sunnyside House, High Donaghadee Road, Bangor BT20 4SE

Council: Council for Social Witness (Older People Services)

Salary: £13.03 per hour, £13.13 with NVQ/QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Hours: 27 hours available (6 shifts)

• 2 posts: 13.5 hours per week (3 shifts)
• OR 3 posts: 9 hours per week (2 shifts)

Shifts (4.5 hours): 1930hrs – 0000hrs or 1830hrs – 2300hrs

Responsible to: The Home Manager

Main function: As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.

In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

MAIN DUTIES

Care Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, plan and implementation of individual programmes of care for residents.
• Monitor and evaluate programmes of care to achieve high standards and provision of a quality service, identifying met/unmet needs.
• Help residents with all aspects of personal care where necessary to ensure their needs are met, respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
• Accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc, or on short walks.
• Administer medicines and adhere to all policies in relation to medicine control.
• Plan, implement and supervise residents’ creative activities and recreation daily, ensuring records are maintained.
• Ensure vigilance is exercised at all times in relation to the health, safety and well being of residents, staff and visitors to the Home.

Leadership and Training

• Undertake staff supervision as directed by the Home Manager.
• Exercise good leadership skills and promote team building measures.
• Be involved with QCF Assessments as directed by the Home Manager.
• Ensure that there is an effective written/verbal handover between staff at all times.
• Lead or assist with daily prayers in the Home, as requested.
• Ensure adherence to any rules, regulations and reporting mechanisms which may be identified by NISCC in the pursuit of good practice and the promotion of a quality agenda.
• Assist with staff training and support to ensure compliance with professional standards and Codes of Practice.
• Implement Quality Assurance programmes.

Administration

• Deal with enquiries when necessary, referring to the Home Manager as appropriate.
• Deal with administrative tasks.
• Maintain all records within the context of confidentiality and client access as agreed within the Council for Social Witness and in keeping with legislation and guidance for residential care.

Additional Duties

• To lead/organise Daily Devotions for Residents.
• To liaise with local clergy in relation to the spiritual programme within the Home.
• Participate in regular staff/resident/relative meetings, adhering to the philosophy of care and aims of the Council for Social Witness.
• Participate in staff development and training programmes when required to meet occupational standards and to provide continuing professional development.
• To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by Management of the Home which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.

This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs. Duties will include weekend working and being on call, on a rota basis, at night and at weekends.

CRITERIA

QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Essential: Experience of contributing to a care plan.
• A good understanding of adults who require care.
• A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3.
• Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal and electronic recording systems.

Desirable: Knowledge of relevant legislation associated with the management of a residential setting. Experience of leadership in a paid or voluntary role.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Essential: A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs. Willingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start date.

Desirable: A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a care role in a residential home for older people. Experience of supervising other staff.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential: Good organisational skills. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Good leadership skills. Good reporting/recording skills. Good communication skills with a wide range of personnel, but particularly with older people. A caring and empathic disposition.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential: Health – such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency. If required reasonable adjustments will be made for an appointee with a Disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. Appearance – must be acceptable within the working environment and comply with any uniform requirements that may be in place.

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential: Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern. Must maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council register. Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Application packs can be requested by emailing or by phoning. CV's are not accepted as a form of application. Please note job may close early if there are sufficient applications. Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post.