Senior Care Assistant

3 months ago


Wirral, United Kingdom Age UK Wirral Full time

**Lead**

**Registered Charity No. 1034510**

Staff working for the organisation can expect to receive:

- Full induction into Age UK Wirral.
- Training and support relating to their job role.
- Regular supervision, support and appraisal.
- Ongoing personal and professional development.
- The opportunity to become involved in the planning processes of the organisation.

We thrive through staff who are achievers, who get things done, are willing to go ‘the extra mile’, who can influence others, and who enjoy tackling problems which cannot be solved easily. The reward of this work is the satisfaction of doing something which is worthwhile - and doing it well.

**YOUR TIER**

LEAD

**PRIMARY FOCUS**

NIGHT SENIOR CARE LEAD

**AREA OF WORK**

Dementia and Carers

**YOUR LEADER**

Head of Care Service

**SALARY (PER HOUR)**

£10.58

**FUNDING AND LENGTH OF CONTRACT**

Permanent contract

**CONTRACTED HOURS PER WEEK**

36 hours

**LOCATION**

Stanhope Court

**VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS**

Staff are no longer required to be double vaccinated.

**CARE LEADS**

Care Leads provide support for vulnerable older people in our care setting, ensuring their needs are met and each individual is valued, respected and included. Lead the team to deliver professional, quality care for our residents.

**IMPACT OF YOUR ROLE ON LOCAL OLDER PEOPLE**

Vulnerable people will feel safe, respected, heard and supported whilst they are in our care settings.

**WHAT YOU GET IN RETURN FOR WORKING FOR US**
- Great terms and conditions, including:

- Generous annual leave - minimum of 28 days FTE plus bank holidays
- Opportunity to increase annual leave allowance
- 3% pension contribution
- Generous company sick pay scheme
- Reimbursement of all travel expenses incurred in the course of work
- Access to free staff counselling service
- A culture which helps you to grow and develop through:

- Supportive and inclusive work environment where everyone is listened to
- Regular supervision and appraisal
- Opportunity to truly make a difference in a person-centred organisation
- Full Corporate Induction and access to ongoing learning and development
- Being part of a quality organisation accredited Gold by Investors in People

**YOUR ROLE**
- Provide person-centred care and support to ensure everyone is included and treated as an individual and has their needs met through the delivery of a high-quality service.
- Be the first point of contact for individual who need help and support whilst in our care settings
- Document all interactions correctly so that we maintain clear and up to date records.
- Keep up to date with the way services are delivered across the organisation so that you can provide useful information to individuals
- Promote the positive mental and physical health of individuals by tailoring services to achieve positive wellbeing.
- Actively encourage individuals to achieve their goals, provide emotional support to them by actively listening to the way they feel and promote a positive solution-based approach.
- Support individuals who have difficulty mobilising to transfer and move around.
- Be flexible to support in other care navigator roles across the organisation to meet service demands
- Complete up to date mandatory training as per care standards and CQC regulations (if working in a regulatory department)
- Provide support with daily tasks for our older people, including support with personal care needs as required by care plans
- Embody the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 within the service
- Safely administer medication
- Continuously update care plans and risk assessments
- Support the staff team and lead the shift

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**Essential Criteria against which shortlisting will take place are**:

- Knowledge of the care sector
- Experience of working with people living with Dementia
- Qualified Diploma level 3 or above in Health & Social Care
- Flexible working

**Desirable Criteria against which shortlisting will take place are**:

- **Desirable Criteria will only be assessed once someone has met all Essential Criteria.**_
- Previous experience in leading a team

**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED FOR ROLE**

All Care Leads will have NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £12.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Wirral, CH62 2DE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 304


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