As
a Senior Care and Community Services Officer, you will play a crucial role in
the daily care and support of the people we support. You will work closely
with the care team to ensure the highest standards of care are regularly
provided, promoting the physical, emotional, and social well-being of everyone.
This
is a key position and requires a self-reliant, knowledgeable and skilled senior
carer. Your skill to lead and inspire a team will be crucial to your success
in the role as well as your sound knowledge and experience of care planning and
provision.
Key responsibilities
- Undertake effective and efficient assessment of people we support including risk assessments, the development of care/support plans and ensuring that these are tailored to different needs and preferences.
- Supporting with the safe administering of medication and monitoring people we support’s health needs.
- Supporting and guiding colleagues, including performance reviews and 1-1s, ensuring effective team communication and performance.
- Supporting and guiding colleagues with the accurate recording of care delivery and any changes to a person we support’s condition.
- Guiding colleagues as they assist people we support with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility.
- Encouraging participation in activities and fostering a positive living environment.
- Helping to maintain a safe and clean environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Take responsibility for delegated areas of work as required, including specific projects.
- Participate in or lead colleague meetings and undertake and deliver training as required
- Development of individual and group programmes to meet specific objectives.
- Attend meetings and represent the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager as required
- Contribute to the development of services as required in accordance with directorate policy and/or in response to the needs of people we support
- Maintain links with partner organisations, the voluntary and private sector as appropriate.
- Work within the Gold Standards Framework
Experience and Qualifications
- Previous experience in a similar role within a care home or similar environment essential
- Appropriate qualification – NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or above.
- Significant knowledge and application of relevant legislation e.g., Care Standards Act 2000, Community
Care Act 1991.
- Significant knowledge of risk assessment process.
- Significant knowledge of care planning process obtained in a similar environment.
- Ability to lead, manage and communicate effectively with team members.
•
- Ability to plan, organise and monitor own work.
- Current medication training and experience.
- Experience of understanding and applying anti-discriminatory practice.
- Management of colleagues including use of people management policies and procedures
- Understanding of Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures
- Significant experience of assessing individual client needs
This is a full time position 37hrs pw, to include alternate weekends
Applications from a sensible commuting distance considered
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the relevant location without requiring employer sponsorship, either now or in the future.