Care Coordinator - Southway Residential Home (35 hours)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in the Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a dedicated individual to lead shifts at their residential home. The role involves championing good practice, supporting staff, and ensuring a high standard of care for older residents. Applicants should have experience in care and demonstrate strong leadership skills, with a goal of achieving a Level 5 management qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential setting for older people.
• Ability to lead shifts and supervise staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Champion good practice and support colleagues.
• Monitor the quality of care provided.
• Cover management duties in the absence of the manager.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Mentoring

Education

Level 5 management qualification

Job description

About Us

Southway Residential Home: Our aim and objectives are to improve our residents’ life experience and overall well being by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focused and most appropriate for the individual.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12, £25,992 to £27,711 Pro Rata, £13.47 to £14.36/hr. Enhancements are paid for weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays)

Times

Monday – Friday

Hourly rate

Saturday

Sunday and

Bank Holidays

12 am – 6 am

Time & 1/3

Time & 1/2

Time & 3/4

6 am – 10 pm

Plain time

Time & 1/4

Time & 1/2

10 pm – 12 am

Time & 1/3

Time & 1/2

Time & 3/4

Hours of Work: 1 vacancy -35 hours per week

Working pattern: Flexible 4-week rota

Shift hours: 7 hours/shift

Description: To champion good practise, monitor and support the practise of colleagues and working with management to raise the standard of care delivered. To work toward a level 5 management qualification and cover management duties to acquired skills level in the absence of the manager and deputy.

About You

You will need:

• Experience of working in a residential setting for older people, to demonstrate the ability to lead shifts, carry out inductions, effective supervising of staff, conducting supervisions, mentoring, and championing of good practice.
  
  

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both

For Further Information, contact: Marlena Chodyko - [e-mail] / 01446 772265

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.