Westview is a care centre that provides short-term placements, assisting people to regain their independence and meet their aims and objectives. We offer short-term support to those living with dementia and people requiring enablement or further care assessments to return to the community. We work closely with Occupational Therapists and Social Services Registered Practitioners.
We are looking for one person to join our team and help us improve outcomes for our service users. By promoting independence and delivering person-centred care, you'll make a real difference in people's lives.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Requirements:
1. Experience in the health & social care sector
2. Flexible and organized approach
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team
5. Confidence in leading a team and providing supervision & support to staff
6. Knowledge of health & safety and risk assessments
7. Experience in managing and administering medication
8. Knowledge of CQC and its inspection process
Benefits and Additional Information:
We offer a comprehensive induction, mandatory training, and access to personal development courses. The successful candidate will hold an NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or equivalent, or we can provide this training if not already held. The role involves a rolling 4-week rota with morning and afternoon shifts for flexibility.
KCC offers a benefits package including the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, yearly pay reviews, performance rewards, and discounts with retailers. The starting salary is £27,852 full-time (£12,648 pro-rata for 22.375 hours), with potential progression up to £29,716. Additional enhancements are available for weekend and Bank Holidays.
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