Senior Carer

Senior Carer

Location: Largs, KA30 8EX
Salary: £13.72 ph + Benefits
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week

Senior Carer - Benefits:

People are at the heart of everything we do, so we continue to invest in our staff to ensure you are happy, motivated, well-trained and supported.

• Paid breaks
• Free Uniform
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave

Senior Carer - The Role:

As a Senior Carer you will oversee the care and support of all residents in line with the Health & Social care Standards within the home. To take responsibility for the day to day running of the care home in the absence of a member of the Leadership Team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by all Care staff in supporting Residents, with all aspects of daily living.
• Provide cover or remain on duty until appropriate cover is in place.
• Take responsibility for the effective running of the home in the absence of a member of the leadership team.
• Dispense medication using correct policies and procedures.
• Participate in the admission of new residents, including creating and reviewing care plans, and arranging and taking part in care review meetings.
• Ensure all care staff are maintaining accurate records.
• Participate in the induction of new staff as and when required.
• Participate in Staff supervisions and appraisals.
• Ensure care staff are engaged and involved in the daily activity programme.
• Ensure all staff contribute to the efficient running of the home, and to create a warm welcoming environment for
everyone.

This is a broad picture of the post at the date of preparation and is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties as it is recognised jobs change and evolve over time.

Senior Carer - Candidate specification:

• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• Genuine interest in and experience of working with the relevant Resident group
• Ability to communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A minimum of N/SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards gaining the level 3 qualification.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Satisfactory PVG
• Registered with SSSC or other professional bodies

How to apply:

If you would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation, we would love to hear from you, click on 'APPLY’ today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

No agencies please.