Senior Care Worker Nights

Job Description

InformationAre you committed to providing high quality care to older people by co-ordinating, leading and supporting a team The role involves managing day to day tasks and auditing to ensure compliance with our quality standards. Working for CrossReach can provide opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Our welcoming team will support you to achieve an SVQ level 4 in Social services and Health Care and open the door to other development opportunities.We all have something in common, that is we will all grow older. In CrossReach we want to ensure that those who need a service are surrounded by people who want to care and can help to bring a smile to someone brightening their day, improving their qualityof life.This work can be challenging as well as fulfilling. As an organisation your wellbeing is important to us. We have benefits package which includes a generous pension.£118.75£122.64 per night.If you would like to talk to someone about the types of opportunities we have, or have any other questions, please contact . Main Function The Senior Care Worker will operate as a senior member of staff within the service, responsible for the overall support of service users and the efficient management of his/her own team. You will be required to provide practical support to service usersconsistent with the aims and objectives of the service.In addition, you will be required to contribute to achieving the highest professional standards of social care practice ensuring that quality standards are met through audit processes, care planning and key working. Main Duties

1. To be responsible for the planning and allocation of work carried out by the staff team.
2. To assist in rota planning to ensure that there is an adequate and appropriate staffing complement.
3. To provide management cover in the absence of the service manager/deputy and be responsible for the safety and security of the building.
4. To act when required as a key worker for designated service users.
5. To be involved with your team compiling, monitoring and reviewing care plans in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
6. To be responsible for the management of medication processes including ordering, administering and auditing.
7. To assist the manager and deputy in the formulation and delivery of the service quality improvement plan.
8. To audit against the agreed quality standards ensuring that action plans are produced and acted on
9. To assist in the recruitment and selection of staff as required.
10. To be responsible for the direct supervision of staff and hold formal supervision and appraisal meetings in line with policy.
11. To assist with the identification of staff training needs.
12. To assist in service based induction training and ongoing training within the service.
13. To assist with all aspects of personnel management including absence management and involvement in discipline and grievance investigations as required by the Service Manager.
14. To undertake or facilitate the assessment of staff for SVQs.
15. To participate in staff meetings.
16. To assist the Service Manager/Deputy in the promotion of services and to maintain close working relationships, with all relevant professionals involved in the support of service users
17. To undertake responsibilities in relation to Health & Safety as delegated by the Service Manager.
18. To ensure that a safe, secure and supportive environment is created and maintained for individuals.
19. Promote the wellbeing of all service users within a professional framework in a sensitive caring manner affording them dignity and respect.
20. To be responsible for specific duties as directed by the service manager/deputy ie in service training delivery, core group involvement, specific ambassador roles etc.
21. Requirement to undertake occasional sleep-in duties.
22. To ensure that clients records are maintained in line with CrossReachs financial policy.
23. Contribute to the maintenance of systems to gather, record and store information/data.
24. To demonstrate and share Christian love and support including sharing with others the leading of worship in accordance with CrossReach policy and by ensuring all staff meetings are opened with prayer and Bible reading.

Qualifications Essential:A relevant SVQ level 3.Ability to complete PDA supervision, PDA medication, SQV 4 and workplace assessors award. Personal As we do our work in Christs name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010.This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.This post requires you to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration. Skills and Abilities Essential:Basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.