Care Team Leader / Senior Carer

Job Title: Team Leader/Senior Carer

Location: Ashcroft Hollow Nursing Home, Huntingdon

Salary: -13.70 per hour

Job type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: 42 Hours per week

• Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (e.g. week commencing 15th September)
• Week 2: Monday, Wednesday , Saturday and Sunday
• Shift Times: 7 am - 7 pm - Weekend on and off

The Senior Care Assistant will report to the Care Manager, Clinical Lead and registered Nurses. The role will be responsible for all aspects of the physical and emotional care of clients and provide leadership of the care team, including the supervision and training of staff. The role will also involve providing close liaison with professional agents.

We are looking for a well-organised, adept at allocating and delegating work appropriately, proven ability to lead and supervise others, and good care understanding. You''re trained to administer medication, and contribute to, monitor, and implement changes that improve residents'' outcomes.

Duties will include:

• Assist in the overall management of the home promoting a homely, safe environment
• Be conversant with the homes policies and procedures and the regulatory framework with which the home is required to comply. To ensure that the home operates in accordance with these
• Assist in the reviewing of the homes policies and procedures. Developing these as necessary in accordance with the changes in care practices and statutory requirements placed on the home
• Ensure care practices are reflective of the requirements of the statutory bodies and that such practices are reviewed and developed regularly
• Ensure a system is in place that promotes resident''s participation in the planning and reviewing of care
• Maintain an efficient system for assessing and evaluating residents care needs and delivery of care in accordance with the care plan
• To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users, using person centred approach
• Ensuring an appropriate exchange of information between all grades of staff to promote continuity of care.
• Liaise with relevant parties in order to facilitate service user care and well-being.
• Report any shortfalls in the provision of service user are to the Manager.
• Ensure the safe administration of drugs in accordance with the home''s policy. Reporting to the Manager as necessary.
• To delegate duties to other staff members and monitor their performance
• Participate in staff training and provide support to staff
• Contribute to the continuing development of the home through professional self-development and the promotion of evidence-based practice.
• Promote the effective and efficient use of all resources and supplies to maintain an adequate stock of items appropriate to the needs of the service users.
• To undertake other duties applicable to the post
• Attend mandatory and in-house training as required
• Assist in compliance with the Care Act 2014
• Help promote and market the home

About you:

• Medication Experience and all the relevant certifications
• Own Transport or ability to get to work, public transport is present
• Demonstrate Leadership Skill
• Flexibility in shift patterns
• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
• 2 years of supervisory experience

What we offer:

• Refer a Friend scheme - -100 (T&C apply)
• Full Training Provided
• Free Starter Uniform
• Career Progression Opportunities - Apprenticeships offered.
• Blue Light Card - You will be eligible for a blue light card which provides you discounts on shops and restaurants.
• Work-Based Pension
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Please note: No visa sponsorship is available

Make a difference in our client''s lives - apply now to join our dedicated team!

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Senior Support Worker, Assistant Support Manager, Senior Carer, Care Team Supervisor, Senior Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Support, Care Assistant, Senior Support Assistant may also be considered for this role.