Job description
Job summary
The Senior Care Assistant role has designated responsibility to lead the care team and support the Home Manager to ensure the smooth operational running of the home.The role includes carrying out specified management duties and supporting the carers to deliver high-quality person-centred care.The Senior Care Assistant has the opportunity to achieve a structured career path within the employment of Future Care Group.
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• To ensure that the home is run in a manner that reflects the requirements of Future Care Group Policies and Procedures and ensures that all requirements under the Health and Social Care Act 2022 are met.• To ensure the day-to-day management working diary is completed and adhered to.• To ensure all required documentation needed to efficiently run the home is passed to the Administration Manager and Home Manager in a timely and efficient manner.• To ensure that Care records remain accurate, up to date, and relevant, including the care planning reviews that must be inclusive of residents and/or representative.• Compile reports and pass them to the Home Manager as directed.• To ensure that Staff Training, Appraisal, and Supervisions are carried out as requested by the Home Manager.• To take part in the induction of new staff, mentoring (buddy system), and identification of training needs for all staff in the home.• To ensure that the Safe Administration of Medications for the residents of the home is carried out in accordance with procedure and Government Guidelines at all times.
Requirements
• A caring and compassionate nature.• Willingness to learn.• Enjoy a challenging role that would be rewarding and satisfying.• 1+ year care experience.• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.• Experience of working with residents with Dementia is desirable.
Benefits
• Employee Benefits platform providing discounts to major supermarkets, restaurants, and high street retailers, and many more.• Employee Assistance Programme which provides third party confidential service.• Long Service Awards.• Friendly team and very supportive Manager.• Full training and Induction programme for all staff.• Free parking.• Free hot meal on duty.