Head of Care - Residential

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit care provider in Oxford is seeking a Head of Care to lead a team in delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include initial assessments, care planning, employee training, and performance management. Candidates should have management experience in elderly care and an NVQ Level 3 Diploma. This role offers competitive benefits, including 30 days holiday and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts via Blue Light Card and 'My Rewards' programme

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in elderly care required.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Upcoming management diploma is required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments and produce care plans.
• Lead a team of carers, supervising and training.
• Monitor and manage employee performance to meet care standards.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Promoting high standards of care

Education

NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Willingness to work towards Management Diploma Level 4 or 5

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE ROLE Are you an experienced Care professional, with the passion to make a difference? Can you lead a team of people to deliver outstanding care to our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best? As Head of Care, you’ll support the Home Manager with the management of the Home to ensure that the highest standards of care are delivered and maintained at all times. You’ll carry out initial assessments of potential residents, produce individual care plans and support both residents and their families through the process. Leading a team of carers, you’ll be responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and both induction and mandatory training, ensuring that the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible. You’ll also monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels. In return we’ll provide opportunities for career development and training to support your personal growth, all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment. Located in the popular area of Iffley, close to Oxford is Isis House offering friendly and high-quality residential, early-stage dementia, intermediate and nursing care to 80 residents. The home is conveniently located close to shopping amenities, including a chemist, and is on a bus route to the city centre. A short walk from the well-designed grounds takes you to the river and the charming village of Iffley.

Responsibilities

• Carry out initial assessments of potential residents, produce individual care plans and support both residents and their families through the process.
• Lead a team of carers, responsible for rota planning, employee recruitment and induction and mandatory training, ensuring the needs of our residents are recognised, assessed and met where possible.
• Monitor and manage individual employee performance to ensure standards are upheld, addressing any issues as they arise through the appropriate channels.

About the Trust and Benefits

AND IN RETURN The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 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. 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
• Life assurance
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

About You

You’ll have previous management experience in elderly care with an NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care and be willing to work towards Management Diploma Level 4 or 5 (or equivalent). You’ll have excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and will be committed to promoting and developing the highest standards of care. You’ll be a positive role model with a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive leader, you’ll motivate your team to deliver the best possible care to our residents at all times. If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Head of Care within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.