Care Supervisor

Signature Care Homes; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days + bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Life Assurance

Refer a Friend bonus

Training & development

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Study support

Long service awards

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Caversham is seeking a Care Supervisor to inspire and develop a small team of care assistants, organising the rota and leading by example.

You will monitor residents' care plans, ensure entries are up to date, perform some care duties as required and maintain composure in emergencies.

We value compassionate, proactive staff with NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and a recognised medication qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings and leadership responsibilities.
• NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care is desirable; medication administration qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a small team of care assistants through supervision, 1:1s and annual reviews.
• Monitor and review residents' care plans and ensure adherence by all team members.
• Record residents' progress accurately and perform care duties as required.
• Remain calm and take the lead in emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Organisation

Assertive

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

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• Full time Day shifts available
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Reading nearest train station
• Walking - 1.5 miles from nearest train station

Job Introduction

Use your experience and leadership qualities to inspire and develop our team of care assistants, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Supervisor at our luxury care and nursing home in Caversham.

Your Role at Signature

As a Care Supervisor, you’ll be supporting and guiding a small team of care assistants, organising the team and leading by example. You’ll help them develop through regular supervisions, one to ones and annual performance reviews.

You’ll also be responsible for monitoring and reviewing residents care plans, ensuring they are adhered to by all team members. You’ll ensure residents’ daily progress is recorded and reported accurately. You’ll also be performing care assistant duties with residents as required.

You will keep a cool head and take the lead when staff or residents need help, such as in the event of an emergency.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

As well as being assertive, confident and able to deal with challenging situations, experience in care, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care and a recognised medication administration qualification are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.

Wake up to the team spirit inside you.