Senior Carer
Job Description
33 hours per week, shift pattern 20:00pm – 07:00am
Location: Footherley Hall Care Home, Shenstone, Lichfield WS14 0HG
Since 1881 hospitality is our core value and, therefore, it’s always at the heart of everything we do. With a deeply human attitude and without discrimination, we provide care and support for people who are elderly or suffering from dementia.
Benefits:
- Pension scheme 7% (employers contribution)
- Employee discounts, online & high street stores
- Short course qualifications
- Paid Practical Training
- Free on-site Parking
- Free Uniform
- Diverse workforce
- Career progression opportunities
- Free DBS
- 28 days holiday (Incl. Bank Holiday’s) Pro Rata
- Subsidised meals
About the Role:
As a Senior Care Assistant you will act as a role model by leading and supervising the care team. You will promote high standards of person centred care by ensuring all team members are trained and supervised appropriately and you will communicate professionally and warmly with visitors, family members and other health care professionals.
This role includes:
Digital Care Planning (writing, updating and reviewing)
Medication Administration, ordering and booking in
Conducting supervisions and appraisals
Admitting new residents
Supervising high performing teams
Completing handovers
Inducting new staff
Liaising with health professionals and relatives
Supporting residents with high quality care
Essentials:
- Knowledge of developing digital Care Plans
- Requirements of latest care standards and relevant legislation
- Previous experience working nights in elderly residential care
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends
- Previous supervisory experience
- Excellent IT Skills
Minimum required experience to apply:
- Minimum of 12 months Supervisory experience in an elderly care home
- At least 12 months previous experience in a senior HCA level role
- At least 12 months experience in Medication Administration
Required certifications:
- NVQ Level 3
- Certified medication training – advanced level
- Driving license and access to a car, due to the location of our home
Please also note, sponsorship is not available for this role