As a member of the management team, under the Home Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of the Council for Social Witness.
In the absence of the Home Manager (or Deputy Head), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.
Essential:
1. Knowledge and experience of Care Planning
2. A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families
3. Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards
4. Knowledge of the role of the Regulation & Quality Improvement Authority
5. A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and a willingness to work towards Level 3
6. A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award
7. A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs
8. Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication
9. Health – such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency. If required reasonable adjustments will be made for an appointee with a Disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act
10. Appearance – must be acceptable within the working environment
Benefits include:
11. Discount card – money off in local shops and restaurants
12. Free – staff meals, uniform, and training
13. Enhanced – annual leave
14. Free – Access NI and NISCC registration
15. Enhanced – maternity pay and pension scheme
Hours: 2 posts:
Post 1 – 37.5 hours per week, night duty
Post 2 – 37.5 hours per week, night duty (maternity cover for 1 year)