Senior Carer​/Team Leader

Job Title:

Senior / Team Leader

Home Manager

To oversee and maintain the care of all residents within the unit and take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the unit. To delegate tasks and monitor all junior staff activity to ensure the unit is always adequately staffed.

• Ability to administer medication
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Genuine interest in working with the relevant client group
• Clear Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record

• SVQ Level 3 or above
• Full driving licence
• Care of older people experience / qualification

• Take responsibility for resident care and ensure that all elements of residents’ care are carried out daily.
• Report any ill health amongst residents and request GP / professional visits where necessary.
• Ensure collection of any specimens that must be sent to the surgery / hospital.
• Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the company’s policies and procedures and NMC guidelines.
• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with residents’ personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with residents.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure that each resident within the care home has an individualised care plan.
• Review resident care plans monthly, or more frequently when required, in line with company policies and procedures and NMC guidelines.

• Obtain and provide a comprehensive report from the Person in Charge.
• Advise the Home Manager of any incident / accident and the status of any resident whose care or health is causing concern.
• Inform the kitchen of any special dietary needs.
• Supervise the serving of meals, ensuring that the special dietary needs of individual residents are met.
• Establish and maintain good communication with residents, relatives and the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in staff and resident meetings as required.

• Interview new staff members with line management when required, in line with the company’s recruitment policy.

• Ensure the care home is attractively presented and odour free at all times, in line with the company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Deal with potential residents as requested.

• Supervise and instruct junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care home, providing help and guidance where appropriate.
• Attend mandatory training days / courses, on or off site, as required.

• Understand and ensure the implementation of the care home’s Health & Safety policy, and emergency and fire procedures.
• Report any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment, or potential hazards to the Home Manager or maintenance operative.

Full-time

In person

Email

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