Care Leader

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care organization in Thornbury is seeking a Care Leader to lead a team and ensure outstanding care for residents. Responsibilities include managing care plans and supporting the Home Manager. Candidates should have relevant experience and be a positive role model. The role offers competitive pay and benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday including Bank Holidays

A Company pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Higher pay rates at weekends

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discount program through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Experience of supervising and delegating tasks is an advantage.
• Ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure care plans are reviewed and assessed.
• Support the Home Manager in daily activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to motivate others

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 2 (prepared for Level 3)

Job description

Overview

Care Leader | Location: Thornbury, Gloucestershire | Pay rate: £14.82 per hour (Mon-Fri), £15.82 (Weekends) | Contracted hours: 42 hours per week, 12 hour shifts (07:45 – 20:00)

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. Grace Care Centre is a 70 bed Care Home located on the outskirts of the Historic town of Thornbury. The home offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.

About you

You’ll have previous experience of working in a residential care setting with an 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. So, apply and get your career started with us today. #THPC2

Benefits

• 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 wellbeing and financial aid
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

Notes

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.