Senior Carer required for a medium sized residential care home. Two positions available.
Job info:
* Salary dependent on experience
* 26 hours per week (4 x 7 hour shifts with a half an hour unpaid break pm, 2.30pm-9.30pm
* 19.5 hours per week (3 x 7 hour shifts with a half an hour unpaid break pm, 2.30pm-9.30pm
* Alternate weekends and public holiday working required
* Must have a Level 2 in Health and Social Care or above
* Must have at least 2 years supervisory experience in similar role
* DBS on the update service preferred, If a DBS is required cost to be paid by the applicant.
Duties:
* Lead and manage a team of care staff
* Deal with other health professionals such as GP, district nurses, chiropodist and social workers
* Order, book-in and changeover medication
* Be able to write and update care plans
* Complete audits to support manager such as medication and health and safety
* Assist people with washing, dressing and using the toilet
* Carry our regular safety checks
* Light domestic duties such as vacuuming and cleaning tables after meals
* Writing in daily reports and care plans
* Be able to calmly and professional deal with incidents and emergencies
* Support people with diet and fluid intake
* Maintaining confidentiality at all times
* Assist people to take part in social activities and accessing the community
Benefits:
* Onsite parking
* Workplace pension scheme*
* Uniform/badge provided
* Training provided including support to complete NVQ's*
*Subject to conditions
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.77 per hour
Work Location: In person