Byrnhill Grove, Ventnor, Isle of Wight
We are looking for a naturally caring individual who's dedicated to helping others to join our amazing team of care and support workers at our extra care scheme in Ventnor.
AsSenior Care Workeryou will assist the Registered Manager onsite to deliver a high level of care for our elderly and frail residents, ensuring care is compliant with CQC regulations and that all health & safety protocol is adhered to.
The location
You will be based at Byrnhill Grove on the Isle of Wight. You will require a valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle. The role will entail shift working including night shifts from 8pm-8am and day shifts from 7.45am-8pm. You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
What youll be doing
Support the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager to line manage staff including supervision, appraisals, absence monitoring, and providing them with appropriate support and training to ensure their continuing personal and professional development as well as compliance with regulations
Maintain awareness of all legislative and contractual agreements for effective and quality service provision
Monitor and assist with the development of resident involvement, daily activities and social inclusion within the wider community
Assist the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager in the assessment of potential residents if required
Provide care to residents, as identified in their person-centred care plan as necessary. This will include intimate personal care
Responsible for ensuring the delivery of care that promotes independence, rights, choices and inclusion in their community.
What youll need
A relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or actively studying towards this
Basic First Aid certificate
Proven knowledge of health & safety appropriate to the post
Knowledge and awareness of local services
The ability to listen and communicate effectively
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to work unsupervised
Basic health and safety awareness
Ability to act calmly and professionally in emergency situations
Benefits in working with us
As a trusting and competitive provider of care and support services on the Island, we can provide you with paid travel time, generous mileage and holiday allowance, paid DBS and training as well as health benefits package. And if you're interested in career progression, then we are the employer for you!
The ability to buy extra leave and discount cards
Flexible working hourscovering weekdays, evening & weekends
Employee referral scheme
Cash claim-back on medical treatments
Full training provided at no additional cost
Additional payment for sleep-in duties, where applicable
Discounted rates on a cycle scheme, personal medical plans, life assurance, give as you earn, critical illness and travel insurance.
Closing date: 7 thMay 2025 at 23.59pm.
About us
At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!We also understand the difference that safe, secure, and affordable homes can make to peoples lives.
A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too.
Inclusion and Diversity
We work hard to create a diverse and inclusive culture and environment where people are respected for who they are. Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experience and perspective of each individual. Were all different in our own way and we want our colleagues to feel comfortable, that they belong, and are safe to be themselves at work, without fear of being judged or excluded, but valued for their contribution to our One Team approach.TPBN1_UKTJ