Relief Senior Care Lead

MHA; Rushden; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension & life assurance

Free DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and training

Long service awards

Job summary

Rushden Park care home in Rushden is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Relief) to join MHA’s caring team. You will take temporary charge on shifts, lead staff, supervise care delivery and support safe, dignified resident care with a focus on wellbeing.

You will have relevant care experience, evidence of shift leadership, good IT skills, and strong communication. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards) is desirable.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Skills

Care setting experience

Shift leadership

IT skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Empathy for older adults

Willingness to work towards Level 3

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Rushden Park care home in Rushden is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Relief) to join MHA’s caring team. You will take temporary charge on shifts, lead staff, supervise care delivery and support safe, dignified resident care with a focus on wellbeing.

You will have relevant care experience, evidence of shift leadership, good IT skills, and strong communication. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards) is desirable.