Role Outline:
Our company values are an integral part of life at our home, and they are woven into our day-to-day roles. They are support, passion, attention, dedication, and empathy. Adopting these values into your role will help you to:
Support the Manager during the shift and assist in the operation of the home.
Have a passion for internal staff development of junior staff, ensuring that the needs of the residents are met.
Pay attention to other members of the care team, assisting, advising and directing them to provide appropriate to care for the service user.
Show dedication towards providing the highest standards of care & service are delivered to our residents, relatives & visitors in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
Have empathy towards service users and other staff, having a willingness to help in the care of the service users’ physical environment and in the general day to day activities of the home
Job Description:
This Job Description as well as the role outline indicate the main duties and responsibilities of the post. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.
Act as deputy to the Home Manager at all times when they are not onsite. Be responsible for inspections, visits from Healthcare Professionals, relatives etc in the absence of the Home Manager.
To ensure all care plans and risk assessments are up to date, with personalised reporting. To support the Home Manager in ensuring all Key Worker records are updated.
To inform the Home Manager of any changes to the services users care needs or circumstances.
To assist that management, organisation, supervision and appraisal of staff.
Delegate and allocate duties to staff members where appropriate.
Take the lead in supporting the Home Manager with drug change overs, reviews of the pharmacy supplier, audits, administration and change overs. Additionally, to support the manager in re-ordering and stock control.
Person Specification:
To have strong leadership skills, be passionate, dedicated, reliable, enthusiastic and to be able to support management
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
Team Player, supporting the Team Leads, with ability to accept responsibilities
Willingness to participate in vocational training programmes
Satisfactory DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check and Adult First
Desirable Experience:
Previous experience of working in a Team Leader/ Management position within a care setting
Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved or working towards) NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Evidence of having undertaken relevant training (i.e. moving & handling, health & safety, food hygiene, etc.)
Basic understanding of the Health & Safety
Basic understanding of Infection Control
Experience on Nourish and care planning would be desirable
Hours: 36hrs per week
Salary: £15.15 weekdays / £15.65 weekends
Join the Southcare Family!
Southcare Homes Group supports staff in every aspect of their role and are dedicated to making the workplace a happy environment. We comply with the Equality Act and strive to employ, train, and promote candidates based on their merit and alignment to our company values. We welcome diversity and value inclusivity, not discriminating anyone based on age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical history, religion, race, or national origin.
Lime Tree House is part of the Southcare Homes Group, and we are passionate about enhancing the lives of our service users and staff alike. We are a family-run business with strong company values (Support, Passion, Attention, Dedication & Empathy) that are at the heart of what we do here. If you share these values, we feel you’ll be a brilliant addition to our team. Apply today and see how we can help you put care back into your career. We look forward to hearing from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £15.15-£15.65 per hour
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
