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Lead a team in a 40 bed dementia residential home in the provision of a needs led service for adults with dementia. Work with another team leader and have responsibility for the building and the service at times.
Job Responsibility:
Lead a team of five to six care staff
Ensure staff are deployed where and when required for best service delivery
Contribute to the promotion of independence through person centred care planning
Deliver some direct hands-on care
Be responsible for the development of allocated members of the junior team
Liaise with health colleagues and other involved professionals
Be responsible for meeting the needs of up to 20 service users
Support the band 9 assistant manager and junior team to ensure a safe and well led service
Deliver safe administration of medication for service users
Report any concerns including accidents or incidents
Out of hours, be responsible for the safety of the service including the building
Requirements:
Previous senior carer experience
NVQ/QCF Level 3 in adult social care or already working towards level 3
Medication trained
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English
Right to Work in the UK
Must explain any gaps in career history within the last 5 years