Job Description
Part Time Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Monday & Saturday - 8pm - 7am
£14.76P.H
Main function of the job:
(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required). To maintain care 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. To provide leadership to the care functions of The Home. To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager, and within the financial plans agreed from time-to-time. To supervise the care services within The Home in accordance with agreed standards.
Main Duties (not in any order of priority): Management of the organisation:
Develop effective working relationships with the Manager of The Home.
Support an open, positive and inclusive management culture.
Participate in the development of The Home’s policies.
Participate in the evaluation of The Home against agreed organisational goals, as well as business and quality objectives.
Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships.
Minimise legal risks.
Participate in the maintenance of The Home’s management information systems.
Assist in the formulation and implementation of care policies and procedures.
Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the standards required by legislation related to the registration of The Home.
Act within The Home’s budget based on The Home’s objectives and within the projected revenue.
Work in a cost-effective manner.
Be involved in the implementation and maintenance of The Home’s quality assurance programme.
Assist in the design and administration of an evaluation of the care standards and care service provision.
Systematically solve day-to-day problematical issues which arise.
Main Duties (not in any order of priority): Management of care Services:
Assist in the development of the philosophy, goals and objectives for the care practice.
Assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of care implementation and delivery
Implement action to meet and maintain care standards.
Work in cooperation with members of multi-disciplinary health teams so as to maximise opportunities for Resident therapeutic care.
Ensure that Resident rights are protected
Encourage a model of self-care and Resident rehabilitation.
Evaluate Care Plans.
Evaluate standards of care competence.
Professional Long Term care Leadership:
1. Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of care.
2. Encourage health promotion within care strategies.
3. Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Promote a positive image for residency/services provided and employment within The Home.
Management of the Human Resources:
1. Cooperate with the implementation, evaluation, orientation and induction of all new employees.
2. Assist individual staff members to develop in their roles and levels of compliance with agreed standards.
3. Support the implementation of The Home’s policies and procedures.
4. Support the effective resolution of team conflicts.
5. Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
6. Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.
Working hours:
Qualifications required: RQF Diploma/NVQ Level 3-Desirable or willingness to work towards; Level 2 Care qualification-Essential