Senior Carer post leading care staff at De la Cour House, a residential care setting run by Clanmil Housing Group. The work centres on person-centred support, medication administration and accurate record-keeping, with supervision, induction and mentoring of staff. Its 24-hour residential setting brings regular sleep-in shifts, roughly ten each month. Fit depends on an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or five years' experience, and no visa sponsorship is offered.
What the job involves
- Lead and support the care team in delivering person-centred care and support to residents
- Administer medication
- Maintain effective, accurate care records
- Supervise and mentor staff
- Deliver staff induction and coaching
- Develop and review outcome-based support plans
- Act as a role model, keeping residents' needs, dignity and respect central
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or five years' experience in place of it
Experience
- At least two years' experience in a care or support environment, where NVQ Level 2 is held
- Five years' experience in a care or support environment, where NVQ Level 2 is not held
- Creating and maintaining care and support plans
- Administering medication
- Experience of supervising staff in the workplace
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of promoting independence, choice and dignity
- Enthusiasm and motivation to make a difference to people's lives
- Proactive team working
Other
- Willingness to work 24-hour residential shifts, including around ten sleep-ins a month
What’s offered
- Sleep-in allowance of £75 per night
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
