Job Title: Senior Carer
Reports to: Manager
Job Overview:
(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
* To provide leadership to the care staff within Middleton Hall Care
* To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager
* To supervise the care services within Middleton Hall Care in accordance with agreed standards
* To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain practices as up-to-date
Location: Middleton Hall Care, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Working Hours: On a rota basis as agreed with the manager.
Role Specific Duties:
* Ensure clientss are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
* To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service and supervise staff
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
Working with Others:
* Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Middleton Hall Care
* Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for clientss
Leading by Example:
* Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Personal Responsibilities:
* Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management
Proficient Written Skills
* Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with Middleton Hall Care policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance
Leadership Skills
* Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
* Organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff
* Provide and oversee staff providing people with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom
* Dispense medication following Middleton Hall Care policies and procedures
* Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to clientss’ family members as needed
Communication Skills
* Senior Carers need to build rapport with clientss by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
* The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team, with clientss and their families/friends, whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
* To greet visitors and show prospective clientss and families the facilities as required
Problem-Solving Skills
* Senior Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.60-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- providing care: 2 years (preferred)
- supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Work Location: In person
