Care Leader

THE ORDERS OF ST JOHN CARE TRUST; Purton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher weekend rates

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity

Job summary

The Orders of St John Care Trust is seeking a Care Leader in Purton. You will lead a small team of carers, plan and deliver care that promotes security, dignity and independence for residents at The Cedars care home.

You will monitor care plans, stay engaged with continuous assessment and evaluative reviews, and balance team support with resident wellbeing in a 36-hour-per-week role with enhanced weekend pay.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or NVQ Level 2 with willingness to study Level 3.
• Previous supervisory experience is desirable, e.g. delegating tasks or inductions.
• Experience in a residential care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of carers to deliver care with dignity and independence.
• Plan and implement care that is regularly reviewed through assessment and evaluation.
• Support the Home Manager and ensure residents feel secure and well cared for.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Job description

Care Leader

Care Leader

Location:Purton

Pay rate: £15.97ph Mon-Fri, £16.37ph weekends

Contracted hours: 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: 8am to 8pm, 3 shifts a week including every other weekend

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced carer or senior carer with the passion to make a difference?

Can you lead a small team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. Supporting the Home Manager, and leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity, and independence. You’ll ensure care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. You’ll be able to manage your time between supporting your team effectively and ensuring the wellbeing of our residents.

In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and clinical training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.

Situated off the High Street in the village of Purton is The Cedars care home, providing devoted and personalised respite and residential care to its 49 residents. The home is bright and charming, with each individual bed-sitting room having a view of the surrounding beautiful countryside or of the home’s much-loved garden.

AND IN RETURN

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• A Company pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aid

ABOUT YOU

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with a NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or you’ve achieved NVQ Level 2, and you’re prepared to study for NVQ Level 3. You might have previous supervisory experience, like delegating tasks, supporting inductions for new starters and 1 to 1s but this is not essential.

What is important is you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Care Leader within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us.