Overview
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Co-ordinator to work in an amazing nursing home based in the Partington, Manchester area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special nursing home has been designed for the needs of people living with dementia
To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 or 4 in Health & Social Care
Responsibilities
- Work as part of a team to maintain the personal care of residents, respecting the dignity of the individual and promoting independence
- Ensure that care services are consistently provided to a high quality standard
- Assist in the care of the resident's physical environment and in the general day-day activities of the home
- You will assume responsibility for the running of the home and for the wellbeing of staff and residents in the absence of the homes Manager
- Responsible for organising your shifts, administering and recording medication, liaising with health professionals and recording to the residents computerised care plans
- Assist with the induction, training and supervision of support staff
- Assist residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of mobility aids and personal equipment provided
Experience and skills
- Experience of supervising a care team
- Ability to show empathy/understanding and experience of the needs of the residents
- Good leadership skills with the ability to communicate effectively
- Able to show a can-do attitude always
Salary and benefits
- Excellent salary: £13.50 per hour and annual salary of £25,272 per annum. This is a permanent full-time role for 36 hours a week working on days.
- Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
- Excellent working environment
- Uniform provided
- Assistance with Enhanced DBS
- Access to our current Employee Engagement Portal