Senior Carer

About the role

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Our ambition is to give everyone in Central Bedfordshire a reliable support network and to encourage independence. These are integral roles to offer people the opportunity to interact and socialise with others. Share our vision and we will give you the tools to find your own greatness.

At Central Bedfordshire’s Day Services for Older People every day is different, every person has their own unique story. You will help us achieve our goals by supporting our customers to lead fulfilling lives both in the centre and out in the community. Within this role there will be a requirement to undertake personal care with customers.

Your main tasks will be to Deputise for the Day Service Manger if they are unavailable. You will be responsible for the day to running of the service, ensuring the care and support staff promote the independence and wellbeing of the vulnerable individuals. Along with the Day Service Manager, you will ensure all customers are assessed for their care and have person centred plans of care and support put in place when they join the service. You will ensure the service runs in line with regulatory authorities such as CQC, Health and Safety, Safeguarding and Environmental Health. You will ensure that customers have as much choice and control in their lives as possible. This role will be consist of working across two services.

To apply for this role, you would need to hold an NVQ / QCF level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent and be prepared to work towards a higher-level qualification. You will have significant experience and knowledge of the care needs of vulnerable older people living with difficulties such as physical disability / frailty and or Dementia. You will be able to demonstrate your professional leadership and management skills and have experience of line managing a team of support staff. You will become part of a wider team of people, all working towards the same goal – to provide an excellent service to the people in our care.

If you are the right person for us, you will have the benefit of a generous rewards package, such as annual leave, an employee assistance programme, access to IT equipment, discounts in the local community and the opportunity to complete further training and develop your career in the social care field.

Part of our vision in the Care and Support services is to be there for you. We will recognise you as an individual personality with your own uniqueness, character and life experiences. We will be there for you, to promote and celebrate your continued successes.

What we can offer you 

As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:

A comprehensive IT package to support you to work safely and effectively Generous family friendly policies and practices A welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers differences Friendly and supportive staff networks Annual leave allowance 25 days + statutory holidays rising to 32 days with length of service. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). This is a valuable part of our rewards package for employees and includes Life Assurance. You can find out more on the . An exceptional Employee Assistance Programme which helps support employees with workplace changes as well as other work, family and personal issues A huge variety of courses and role-specific training and learning to help you succeed and develop Access to discounts on top UK retailers and local retailers

Central Bedfordshire Council has its own vision and values that are integral to everything we do. Our area vision is to make Central Bedfordshire 'A great place to live and work’.

Sustainability matters to us. We aim to lead by example in tackling climate change. Read more about the action we’re taking on our website: 

Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer.

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