Care Leader

Bemerton Lodge; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemerton Lodge in Salisbury is seeking experienced carers and senior carers to lead a dedicated team providing exceptional care to residents. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, showcasing strong leadership and communication skills. The role emphasizes supporting others while ensuring a nurturing environment for residents' well-being, with ongoing opportunities for professional development and a range of employee benefits including training, support programs, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Ability to motivate others and lead a team effectively.
• Prepared to complete NVQ Level 3 if holding NVQ Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of carers.
• Plan and implement care for residents, ensuring security and dignity.
• Review care plans through continuous assessment and evaluation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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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.

Located in the heart of Salisbury, Bemerton Lodge offers compassionate individualised respite, residential and dementia care for up to 55 residents in relaxing, friendly and comfortable environment. Within the home, there are two households

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development. Alongside keeping our colleagues safe with PPE and daily testing

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
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

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.