Senior Carer

**Team**:CAS - Beehive and Biggleswade OP Centre

**Job Family**:Supporting CBG6
**Salary**:£22,369 - £24,054 per annum pro rata
**Hours**:37 hrs per week

**Location**:Biggleswade OP Day Centre

**Contract Type**:Fixed - Permanent
**Closing Date**:18th June 2023

**Interview Date**:W/c 26th June 2023

**About Us**

Central Bedfordshire is an ambitious authority, determined to be an exemplary one. Our strategic location and high quality of life mean we are one of the fastest growing areas in the country.

As a council we face the same challenges every business does - investing in the right places and delivering great results. Except for us, it’s all about our 289,000 residents. We’re totally focussed on helping to improve their lives and making Central Bedfordshire a great place to live and work.

We have set values and principles to represent the way we work and how we operate as an organisation. You can view a list of these in detail on our website.

This is a great time to join us on our journey.

**More about the role**:
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 Unit Supervisor of the service 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 Unit Supervisor, 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.

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 Bedfordshire Pension Fund website.
- 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: Climate change - tackling it and our strategyYou will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies detailed within this **Recruitment Pack**Safeguarding