Senior Care Lead - Nights

Age UK Wirral is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Lead to join our team. As a leading charity organization dedicated to helping older people live fulfilling lives, Age UK Wirral provides a wide range of services including support for health and wellbeing, socialization, and independent living. The Senior Care Lead will play a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to our clients, while also providing guidance and support to our care team.

As the Senior Care Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing operations, ensuring that all care plans are implemented effectively and that our clients receive the appropriate level of support. You will lead a team of care workers, providing guidance, training, and support to enable them to deliver the highest standard of care. Additionally, you will be the main point of contact for our clients and their families, addressing any concerns or issues that arise and ensuring their needs are met.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in social care and a genuine passion for supporting older people. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as you will be working closely with our team and liaising with clients and their families. You should also have a good understanding of relevant legislation and regulations governing social care, and be able to ensure compliance within your team. This is a rewarding and challenging role, offering the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of older people in our community.

• Oversee and ensure the highest standard of care is delivered to our clients
• Lead and support a team of care workers, providing guidance, training, and supervision
• Develop and implement care plans, ensuring they are person-centered and meet the individual needs and preferences of our clients
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and their families, addressing any concerns or issues and ensuring their needs are met
• Monitor and review the quality of care provided, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and policies within the team
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to provide holistic support to our clients

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 years of experience in social care, with a strong background in supporting older people
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification
• Medication Administration experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with clients, their families, and colleagues
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations governing social care
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage competing priorities
• A genuine passion for supporting older people and a commitment to promoting their wellbeing and independence