Manor Community is a family run business; we value all our fantastic staff members and residents It’s important to us to have the right staff in place to look after our residents in the best way possible.
Oaktree Lodge is part of the multi award winning Manor Community, providing person-centred, rehabilitative care and support to help people achieve their goals and aspirations. Our vision is to increase independence, to see outstanding person-centred practice throughout the Adult Social Care sector.
To be successful with us you’ll be naturally caring with the ability to make a difference to a residents’ life experience, helping to achieve their goals and aligning with our values. Experience of providing support to residents would be an advantage but not essential as fully paid training will be provided.
The role:
You’ll support and assist our residents, to fulfil their daily and long-term goals, creating positive outcomes in their lives. Working in a passionate way to provide excellent person-centred care to our residents, you’ll ensure all our residents are happy and cared for in the best way possible. Please note due to the requirements of the service, we are looking for nights and day workers. If you are suitable, please expect a call from our in-house recruiter.
What you’ll be doing:
- Ensure the Registered Manager is kept up to date with day to day running of the home.
- To be flexible and responsive to meet the changing needs of the service and the people we support.
- Support the team to help residents develop and expand social networks and friendships.
- Ensure residents are maintained to a high standard and report any requirements to the manager.
- Support people with decision making and positive lifestyle choices.
- Support residents to participate in their community, by accessing local facilities and wider community resources.
- Keep abreast of local media, supporting residents to attend chosen activities.
- Work to implement our outcome focused Person Centred-Care Plans.
- Assist residents through transitioning into and out of the service to further independence.
- Liaise with other agencies and advocates, confidently for client’s if necessary and encourage them to do so for themselves.
- Work in partnership with care managers and other professionals to maximise quality of life, including G. P’s and District Nurses.
- Administer and maintain medication records using company electronic devices.
- Carry out Basic Observations on residents and report to G.P an accurate report.
- Ensure the security of the building and the safety of the people living in the home.
- Record information about residents and ensure communication with Staff Members.
- Escalate all issues to the Residential Manager
- Take lead on shift, ensuring care staff have completed all tasks and entered information into electronic care plans. Checking rooms and ensuring a quality of care.
As a precondition of this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
What you’ll bring:
- A naturally caring disposition and be passionate about the care you deliver.
- Strong command of written and verbal English.
- Full clean UK Driving Licence and access to a car would be preferred.
- Valid Care certification and Oliver McGowan Training.
- Enhanced adult workforce DBS on the update service.
- Experience of working within a residential care home setting would be advantageous.
- L2 or L3 NVQ Health & Social Care Qualifications
What we offer:
- Fully paid 4-day mandatory induction training.
- Regular shift pattern :
- Week 1: Monday, Thursday, and Friday = 36 hours
- Week 2: Sunday: 12 hours
- Paid DBS if required.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Blue light card with amazing discounts for large retailers.
- Flexible hours with days and nights available with a requirement to work every other weekend.
- Competitive hourly rates of pay and enhanced rates for weekend work
Due to the location of our home and our shift patterns, you should be able to reasonably commute to Clevedon within at least an hour.
Pay: From £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
