Senior Care & Housing Support Lead - Extra Care

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Rowley Regis; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Council is hiring a Senior Care and Housing Support Officer at Willow Gardens Extra Care Services in Rowley Regis. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care and housing support to older people living independently, in line with CQC standards and Sandwell values.

You will supervise frontline staff, help develop person-centred care and tenancy support plans, assist with medication management and housing functions, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care (or equivalent).
• Level 2 Literacy qualification (or equivalent).
• A minimum of two years' experience supporting vulnerable adults, older people, people with disabilities or people living with dementia.
• Knowledge of Care Quality Commission standards and the inspection framework.
• An understanding of Extra Care services, including both care and housing support elements.
• Good communication, organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to person-centred care, dignity, equality and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide support, guidance and observational supervision to frontline care staff.
• Support the completion and review of person-centred care and support plans.
• Assist with medication management, including ordering, checking and administration where appropriate.
• Support the delivery of housing management and tenancy support functions.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and independence for people who use our services.
• Coordinate activities and opportunities that enhance community involvement and social engagement.
• Provide management cover and undertake duty management responsibilities as required.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Dignity & inclusion awareness

CQC standards knowledge

Extra Care understanding

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

Level 2 Literacy

Job description

Sandwell Council is hiring a Senior Care and Housing Support Officer at Willow Gardens Extra Care Services in Rowley Regis. The role focuses on delivering high-quality care and housing support to older people living independently, in line with CQC standards and Sandwell values.

You will supervise frontline staff, help develop person-centred care and tenancy support plans, assist with medication management and housing functions, and maintain accurate records.