Senior Care Assistant/Team Leader
37 hours per week - permanent
£30,915 - £35,542.29 per annum
Castleman Plus, Blandford Forum
“We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team .”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about helping individuals regain independence and improve their quality of life? Do you have a caring and empathetic nature? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Reablement Team.
Location: Castleman Plus, Blandford Forum
1. £30,915 - £35,542.29 per annum
2. Full time contract
3. Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits :
4. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
5. Generous holiday allowance
6. Pension
7. Support and inclusive work environment
8. Employee Assistance Programme
9. Pay enhancement for weekends
10. Eligibility for Blue Light Card discount package
Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our reablement team at Castleman Plus, Blandford.
You will join a team of committed and passionate colleagues working in a person-centred way to meet the needs of the people we support.
Responsibilities:
11. Assist the Manager and other senior staff as appropriate, in the provision and development of care services for the relevant service user group.
12. Assist in the supervision of staff, buildings and budgets, in accordance with directorate policies and procedures.
13. Undertake effective and efficient assessment of service users including risk assessment, the development of care/support plans and ensuring that these are implemented and monitored.
14. Approval of care plans.
15. Undertake formal supervision, including Performance Development reviews, of staff/team members.
16. Development of individual and group programmes to meet specific objectives as appropriate.
17. Ensure the safe dispensing of medication.
The Successful Candidate Should Have:
18. Appropriate qualification – NVQ level 3 or above.
19. Significant knowledge and application of relevant legislation ., Care Standards Act 2000, Community Care Act 1991.
20. Significant knowledge of risk assessment process.
21. Significant knowledge of care planning process obtained in a similar or related setting.
22. Ability to lead and manage team members.
23. Ability to plan, organise and monitor own work.
24. Current meds training and experience.
Hours/Shift pattern
This is a full time position that includes some weekend working.
The shift patterns are: 07:00 am-14:30 pm and 14:00 pm -21:30 pm.
As you will be working with vulnerable adults and/or have access to significant information about them if you are successful, you will be required to undergo a DBS check. This role is UK based and we will need to establish your Right to Work as part of the appointment process.