Job Description
MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:
To support the Registered Manager in the successful running of the residence by ensuring that the highest standards of care & support are provided to residents who are residing in the home, as well as ensuring the optimum health and well-being of residents always
This role will be to supervise and lead staff in encouraging the resident’s independence, autonomy, community participation and individual aspirations and ensure a holistic approach to individual care.
PRIMARY TASKS:
* To ensure the home is adequately staffed and the team are operating efficiently and effectively, taking into account resident requirements whilst adhering to budget.
* Leading by example, ensuring that high standards of individualised care is provided for all according to their requirements, to ensure that each person can improve their independence and to achieve their full potential.
* To administer medication and carry out associated duties in line with policy and procedure, when you have been appropriately trained to do so.
* Liaise effectively with relatives and other professional bodies and to ensure that where appropriate facilitators liaise with relatives and other professionals.
* Give and receive regular formal support and development and contribute to self and staff appraisals.
* Ensure that all documentation, including care plans and risk assessments are accurate and are presented and maintained to an acceptable standard in line with policy and procedure.
* Liaise effectively with all team members and report significant events to relevant team workers and managers.
* Help the residents become actively involved in the community and to encourage community involvement in the residence on a social basis.
* Promote and adhere to the organisation’s health and safety policy and any other associated policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Undertake regular training, updates and professional development, and professional qualifications as appropriate.
* Work flexibly between and be prepared to work and train at other sites.
* Through personal example and clear action demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity ensuring equality of access and treatment in employment and service delivery to all.
* To undertake such other duties as may from time to time be determined by the Manager, Head of Service, National Director of Services and/or Chief Executive Officer.
HOURS OF WORK
37 hours a week. Hours of work are based on resident requirement on a rota basis, including early and late shifts across 7 days including working every other weekend.
SAFEGUARDING
We takes seriously its responsibility for safeguarding and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young adults and children and requires that all staff share this and act accordingly by applying organisational policy and procedure and attending annual safeguarding training.
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY
Through personal example and clear action demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity ensuring equality of access and treatment in employment and service delivery to all.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Promote the Health and Safety at Work Policy and Procedure and ensure these are implemented effectively within the department.