Relief Senior Care Workers

Derbyshire County Council; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is recruiting Relief Senior Care Workers to join our dementia care specialist services in Swadlincote. You will lead care teams, promote person-centred values, and support residents through day and night services, ensuring safety, dignity and well-being.

We value experienced staff with strong communication, safeguarding awareness and the ability to adapt to residential, day and night settings.

Qualifications

• Have experience working in health and social care.
• Have experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Have experience supervising or leading staff teams.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Are flexible and willing to work across residential, day and night services as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care teams in delivering high-quality person-centred care.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Administer medication safely and accurately where required.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Respond appropriately to changing needs and emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with families, health professionals and colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Care experience

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist environment that promotes person-centred dementia care, supporting people to live well and maintain their independence, dignity and wellbeing., As a Relief Senior Care Worker, you will provide leadership and support to care teams while delivering high-quality care to people living with dementia., Night Services - supporting residents throughout the night, ensuring safety, comfort and wellbeing. Residential Services - supporting individuals living within our specialist dementia care setting. Day Services - facilitating meaningful activities and supporting people attending our specialist dementia day provision.,

• Lead and support care teams in delivering high-quality person-centred care.
• Act as a role model and provide guidance to colleagues.
• Administer medication safely and accurately where required.
• Promote dignity, choice, independence and wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Support individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Respond appropriately to changing needs and emergency situations.
• Work collaboratively with families, health professionals and colleagues.
• Contribute to a positive, caring and supportive environment., Our Specialist Dementia Services provide high-quality support for people living with dementia, focusing on maintaining independence, promoting wellbeing and delivering compassionate, person-centred care. We are proud of our dedicated workforce and are looking for people who share our values and commitment to excellence. We are looking for individuals who:
• Have experience working in health and social care.
• Have experience supporting people living with dementia.
• Have experience supervising or leading staff teams.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are committed to delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults.
• Are flexible and willing to work across residential, day and night services as required.