We have an excellent career opportunity for the role of Senior Carer to join our team here at Kirklands Care based at our Kirklands Care Home in Cockermouth.
Are you kind? Compassionate? A people person? Love making a difference in people's lives? Then we can offer you the perfect role where you will genuinely make a difference, everyday
Pay: £13.60 per hour
Working hours: Full time/37.5 hours
Responsibilities
* To provide leadership to the care staff within the service
* To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Manager
* To supervise the care services within the organisation in accordance with agreed standards
* To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may, from time-to-time, be required to maintain practices as up to date
The Senior Carer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
* To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service
* Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Essential Requirements:
* Previous experience of working in a similar environment
* Previous experience of working in a similar supervisory role
* Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
* Knowledge of rota planning ensuring adequate staff on duty with correct skill mix and fair allocation of off duty/annual leave
Why choose to work for us?
* We make sure that our home is our resident's home
* We listen to the needs and wants of our residents
* We try to be as flexible as possible working round employee's family lives
* We provide all training needed and we provide and support career development
* Competitive pay rates
* Joining bonus
* Blue Light Card provided
* Free parking
* Free uniforms
* Discounted meals
* 'GOOD' CQC RATING
* Excellent management who will always support you
Who are we?
Kirklands Care Home – is a purpose-built care home nestled in the heart of the beautiful Lake District within the market town of Cockermouth.
Our bright, modern home has everything needed to provide the highest levels of care to residents, while maintaining a warm, comfortable and homely atmosphere that puts you at ease the moment that you arrive.
Our compassionate and experienced staff are completely dedicated to the care of our residents. We work closely with residents and their families to create highly-personalised plans that ensure that both the physical and emotional needs of the resident are not only met, but exceeded. Their safety, dignity and happiness are our priority as we support them to live a healthy, active and fulfilling life with us at Kirklands care home.
Our residents benefit from 24/7 care and support at the highest standards of professional service.
If you have any questions or would like some further information on the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a phone call at your earliest convenience.
We can't wait to hear from you.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
Application question(s):
* How many years experience do you have in a similar role?
Work Location: In person