Overview
Care Team Leader - Castleman House (£1000 WELCOME BONUS) at Care Dorset UK. Location: Castleman House, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum.
We are a people-focused, genuine, and integrity-driven organisation committed to developing our team. This role is based at our Residential Home in Blandford Forum and involves supporting people in socialising and activities while encouraging colleagues to progress within a career that matters.
Benefits
* £16.69 - £19.09 per hour
* Increased pay for weekends
* Part and full-time contracts available
* Refer a friend scheme up to £300
* Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Occupational Sick pay entitlement
* Funded Blue Light discount package
* Access to Employee Assistance Programme
* Comprehensive induction
* Excellent training & development opportunities
* Access to Litmos online learning platform
* Refer a Friend Bonus up to £300 per person (uncapped, paid on successful appointment)
* Award recognition through annual awards ceremony
The Role
You will join a longstanding team of committed colleagues working in a person-centred way to meet the needs of the people we support. You will work within Care Dorset’s Community Care Strategy for Residential and Day Care Services to provide a wide range of support and opportunities to maintain and promote independence and quality of life for service users.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the Registered Manager in the delivery of services to people we support within the residential care home.
* Undertake the assessment of the needs of the people we support in accordance with policies and procedures with involvement of other professionals and families as appropriate.
* Develop care plans and individual service plans for approval by senior staff. Implement, monitor and review care plans.
* Supervision of individual and group programmes/courses.
* Development of individual and group programmes to meet specific objectives within care plans as appropriate.
* Maintain service user records and contribute to other establishment records, as required.
* Work within the Gold Standards Framework.
This list is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with the role.
Experience
* Previous experience working in a care home or similar setting.
* Knowledge and application of relevant legislation (e.g., Care Standards Act 2000, Community Care Act 1991).
* Knowledge of the risk assessment process
* Knowledge of care and support planning processes
* Demonstrable supervisory/management experience
* Experience of care planning and review process
* Experience of undertaking risk assessments and their application and review
* Experience of applying anti-discriminatory practice
* Ability to relate to a wide range of people and understand their needs
The Successful Candidate Should Have
* Awareness of Community Care legislation
* Understanding of Health & Safety
* Team player with strong communication skills
* NVQ Level 2 Care qualification or equivalent as a minimum
Additional Information
Care Dorset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive and an equal opportunities employer.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people’s lives and meet the requirements above, we would love to hear from you.
Note: At this time, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications are managed by a third party acting on behalf of Care Dorset.
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