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SalaryTHIS ROLE IS INTERNALLY RESTRICTED
To apply for this job, you must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be an employee of Kirklees Council.
- Be employed by Kirklees for the duration of the recruitment process – up to and including the start date.
- Have successfully completed your probationary period.
(Please note that if you work for an Academy, you are not an employee of the Council.)
Your employment status will be checked, if you do not meet the above requirements your application will be rejected.
Do you want a job with a high level of satisfaction? Are you a caring person? Do you enjoy making people happy and feel safe? Then we have the perfect role for you!
The Home and Its Staff:
Moorlands Grange is a modern, 40 bed care centre for people who require short stay care after leaving hospital. In partnership with Locala Health Care we support the residents of Kirklees gain independence and keep their dignity. Moorlands Grange is made up of 4 suites where residents stay (Poppy, Heather, Rose and Sunflower) and it has many communal areas for residents to enjoy such as lounge and dining areas, and a wonderful garden. Our supportive staff team ensure the care we provide makes a real difference.
Testimonial from one of our team:
‘The best bit of the job is watching the change in people, seeing a 99-year-old walking out the door makes me smile’. – Support Worker
There’s plenty more ‘best bits’ about working at Moorlands Grange, take a further look at what our staff have to say
The Role:
You will be required to work flexibly on a rota basis, including weekends and Public Holidays.
The earliest start will be 7am and the latest finish 10pm, although you may be required to work outside of these times according to service need.
You will be part of a team consisting of other Deputy Managers, an Administrator and a large staff team consisting of Support Workers, Domestic Assistants, a Handyperson and Catering staff, and will deputise for the manager when required.
You will also be part of a larger multi-disciplinary team working in partnership with health staff assessors and the independent sector.
Key responsibilities for the role:
- Leadership skills are vital as you will lead and have a presence within the establishment promoting excellent care practice.
- Experience in a relevant care setting and awareness of current quality care practices and the care standards which are currently applied.
- Health and social care or care qualification.
- Evidence of having provided excellent adult social care service.
- Experience of managing staff and resources including operating administrative procedures e.g. staff rotas.
- Ability to demonstrate literacy skills to write reports and maintain service user records.
- Commitment to undertake training and personal development to update knowledge, skills and competence.
- Ability to work flexibly, working shifts including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Understanding of standards governing service provision.
- Awareness of, and commitment to, implementing Health and Safety requirements at work.
- Knowledge of other agencies and their contribution to service delivery.
- Awareness of issues and conditions pertaining to specific user group.
- Ability to make appropriate decisions and take responsibility for the establishment in the absence of the Manager.
- Ability to co-ordinate the preparation, implementation and review of Support Programmes which provide appropriate support for service users.
- You will be working with service users who may have restricted mobility and/or challenging behaviour.
Following an offer of appointment:
You will be required to undertake a standard medical screening and any other medical screening as determined by the Occupational Health Unit appropriate to occupational risk.
Relevant enhanced DBS will also be required.
What Kirklees can offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Ongoing training and career development
- Excellent pension scheme
- A range of family friendly polices
- Flexible working (not all roles)
- We offer a wide range of well-being initiatives including a cycle to work scheme and discounted KAL membership
