Senior Care Officer (Brodawel)

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Caerphilly is seeking a Senior Care Officer to provide high standards of care in residential services. This full-time role requires a QCF Level 5 Diploma and substantial experience in social care. The successful candidate will support the management team and ensure the well-being of residents while adhering to care regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 along with excellent benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong background and experience in social care management.
• Ability to manage the Home in the absence of the Manager or Deputy Manager.
• Compassionate approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of care to residents at Brodawel Residential Home.
• Support management in day-to-day operations.
• Ensure compliance with care standards.

Skills

Leadership for Health and Social Care Services

Knowledge of Care Inspectorate Wales

Driving licence – Full UK Category B

Ability to provide direct care

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services

Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Services

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Senior Care Officer at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 Hours

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Location: Brodawel Residential Home

Team: Older People Residential Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

We pay an attractive salary of £31,537 - £34,434 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Do you feel you can make a positive impact on residents lives every day where your compassion and dedication truly make a difference?

Do you feel you 'lead by example' in providing the necessary support to staff team?

Browdawel Residential Home is looking for a Senior Care Officer to join the team in providing a high standard of care to the residents and to support the management team in the day to day running of the service.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background and experience of working in social care who has the necessary transferable skills to undertake the role and manage the Home in the absence of the Manager or Deputy Manager.

Please note this post is an office based post however will be required to provide direct care when required.

Qualifications

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services OR equivalent as recognised by the Social Care Wales.
• And/Or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Services OR equivalent as recognised by the Social Care Wales.
• Knowledge of Care Inspectorate Wales and National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Older People.
• A Full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings.

Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, and staff discount schemes.

Additional information

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Tracey Walters/ Jennifer Daye on 07968375059/ 02920 852552 or email [e-mail] [e-mail]