Job Title: Senior / Team LeaderReporting to: Home Manager
Job PurposeTo oversee and maintain the care of all residents within the unit and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the unit. To delegate tasks and monitor all junior staff activity to ensure the unit is always adequately staffed.
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications
RequiredAbility to administer medicationAbility to communicate effectively at all levelsGenuine interest in working with the relevant client groupClear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record
DesiredSVQ Level 3 or aboveFull driving licenceCare of older people experience / qualification
Main Responsibilities
Care
Take responsibility for resident care and ensure that all elements of residents' care are carried out daily.Report any ill health amongst residents and request GP / professional visits where necessary.Ensure collection of any specimens that must be sent to the surgery / hospital.Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the company's policies and procedures and NMC guidelines.Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents' personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.Maintain accurate records and ensure that each resident within the care home has an individualised care plan. Resident care plans should be reviewed monthly, or more frequently when required, in line with company policies and procedures and NMC guidelines.
Communication
Obtain and provide a comprehensive report from the Person in Charge and advise the Home Manager of any incident / accident and the status of any resident whose care or health is causing concern.Inform the kitchen of any special dietary needs. Supervise the serving of meals, ensuring that the special dietary needs of individual residents are met.Establish and maintain good communication with residents, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.Participate in staff and resident meetings as required.
Human Resources
Interview new staff members with line management when required, in line with the company's recruitment policy.
Marketing
Ensure the care home is attractively presented and odour free at all times, in line with the company's attention to detail philosophy.Deal with potential residents as requested.
Training & Development
Supervise and instruct junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care home, providing help and guidance where appropriate.Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as required.
Health & Safety
Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home's Health & Safety policy, and emergency and fire procedures.Report to the Home Manager or maintenance operative any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment, or potential hazards.