Senior Care Worker

• Operate as a senior member of staff within the service, responsible for the overall support of service users and the efficient management of his/her own team
• Provide practical support to service users consistent with the aims and objectives of the service
• Contribute to achieving the highest professional standards of social care practice ensuring that quality standards are met through audit processes, care planning and key working
• Be responsible for the planning and allocation of work carried out by the staff team
• Assist in rota planning to ensure that there is an adequate and appropriate staffing complement
• Provide management cover in the absence of the service manager/deputy and be responsible for the safety and security of the building
• Act when required as a key worker for designated service users
• Be involved with your team compiling, monitoring and reviewing care plans in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Be responsible for the management of medication processes including ordering, administering and auditing
• Assist the manager and deputy in the formulation and delivery of the service quality improvement plan
• Audit against the agreed quality standards ensuring that action plans are produced and acted on
• Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff as required
• Be responsible for the direct supervision of staff and hold formal supervision and appraisal meetings in line with policy
• Assist with the identification of staff training needs

• SVQ level 3
• Basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet

Ability to complete PDA supervision, PDA medication, SQV 4 and workplace assessors' award

• Be Part of a Major Turnaround
• Specialist Dementia Care Focus
• Work for a Major Scottish Charity
• Job Security & Stability
• Health Cash Plan
• 24/7 employee counselling and advice line
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 7%
• Life assurance
• Contribution to annual professional membership fees
• Holiday allowance of 22-25 days basic plus 10 statutory days
• Discount schemes like Perkbox and Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Strong Community Links