Longlands Care Home is situated in Daventry and offers a safe, happy living environment for residents. Our team of friendly and committed staff provides the highest level of care, specializing in support for people living with dementia. With excellent accommodation, facilities and a programme of activities, we aim to create a home from home atmosphere so residents can feel comfortable, content and well cared for.
Benefits: Full list of employee benefits can be found on our careers site.
Responsibilities
* You will work closely alongside the management and support team, running day‑to‑day shifts.
* Manage a team of staff, taking responsibility for induction training, continuous development and performance to meet policy and service objectives.
* Prioritize and direct workloads to staff, ensuring any issues are resolved promptly and that the health, safety and welfare of customers and employees are maintained.
* Assist the management team by recording and providing information to amend and update care plans, supporting changes in customers’ needs.
* Order, monitor and administer medication safely, ensuring prescribed drugs are used appropriately.
* Provide practical, personal and emotional care and support to WNC customers with diverse health and social care needs.
* Support customers to maintain or develop social networks and interests, organising or participating in activities of their choice, and treat them with kindness, respect and compassion.
* Maintain sensitivity and discretion in all verbal and written information (Data Protection).
* Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunity, and other people’s behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
* Shift details: 12‑hour shifts with a mix of early and late times, alternating weekends.
* Visa sponsorship: This role does not meet the legal requirements for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Qualifications
* Senior carer or shift lead experience, looking for permanent promotion.
* Prior experience in care leadership and an NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care (ideal).
* Experience in management and development of service provision in a geographical area, planning future development to meet culturally diverse customer needs.
* Experience in annual resource reviews, budgeting and planning to meet customer needs within budget constraints.
* Experience promoting a customer voice, encouraging self and citizen advocacy.
* Knowledge of the Quality Commission (CQC) and relevant legislation and regulations, ensuring high‑quality care and support.
* Completed 2.5‑week induction training and 2‑4 week 'Buddy Scheme'; ready to settle in with no pressure to 'hit the ground running'.
EEO Statement
We are a disability‑confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, enabling all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.
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