Care Officer
- Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire
- £11.00 per hour
- 7 applications
- Job type: Temporary, full-time
- Date:
- Reference: 21191446
JOB PURPOSE
To contribute to the management of services provided for older people in the residential home.
To ensure compliance with standards and regulations set by the Care Standards Act 2000.
Main Duties
1. To assist the Manager in co-ordinating and supervising the work of the staff in relation to their allocated specific tasks. This will include overall direction, monitoring of working practice and distribution of working time.
2. To be responsible for the overall management of the home in the absence of the Manager and Assistant Manager.
3. To liase with external agencies and social workers in the co-ordination of residential, day care and respite services.
4. To assist in the Induction, training and development of all staff, including assessing care staff to NVQ LEVEL II.
5. To participate in the Duty Manager rota which includes weekend working.
6. To ensure that Health & Safety responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the Department’s Health & Safety policy and procedures including the safe administration of medication.
7. To manage staff within the home in line with Departmental expectations.
8. To update the Manager and team on individual Service Users.
9. To undertake duties that the County Council shall from time to time require.
10. To maintain confidentiality of information at all times and comply with GSCC code of practice.
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