Hands-On Senior Care Lead and Team Mentor

Derwent Residential Care Limited; St Leonards; Sur place; GBP 19 000 - 21 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Derwent Care Home is seeking a dedicated Senior Lead to join our leadership team. This hands-on, floor-based role supports residents and mentors staff while working closely with the Home Manager to maintain high standards of care.

You will lead on care planning, safeguarding, incident reporting and ensure accurate electronic care records (PCS). A strong focus on person-centred care, regulatory compliance and staff development is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care desirable.
• Experience creating and reviewing person-centred care plans.
• Experience completing safeguarding referrals and accident/incident reporting.
• Experience using PCS or a similar electronic care planning system.
• Strong understanding of CQC standards, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Responsabilités

• Lead, supervise and support care staff during shifts.
• Maintain high standards of person-centred care and resident wellbeing.
• Support the development, review and auditing of care plans and risk assessments.
• Complete and oversee safeguarding, accident and incident documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely electronic care records are maintained.
• Monitor residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing.
• Promote meaningful engagement and activity throughout the day.
• Liaise professionally with relatives, GPs, community nurses, social workers and other healthcare professionals.
• Support staff inductions, mentoring, supervisions and ongoing development.
• Undertake quality checks, audits and compliance monitoring.
• Assist with pre-admission assessments and resident reviews.
• Support the Home Manager in maintaining compliance with CQC regulations and best practice.
• Act as a positive role model, promoting a culture of dignity, compassion, inclusion and respect.

Connaissances

Care leadership

People management

Care planning

DoLS & safeguarding

Electronic care systems

Formation

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Formal Level 3 qualification considered

Outils

PCS system

Description du poste

Derwent Care Home is seeking a dedicated Senior Lead to join our leadership team. This hands-on, floor-based role supports residents and mentors staff while working closely with the Home Manager to maintain high standards of care.

You will lead on care planning, safeguarding, incident reporting and ensure accurate electronic care records (PCS). A strong focus on person-centred care, regulatory compliance and staff development is essential.