Care Supervisor

**Role: Care Supervisor**

**Location: La Fontana, Martock**

**Hours: 46 hours / 4 shifts per week, 7.45am-8.00pm, includes alternate weekends**

**Salary: £12.65 per hour (+ £2 p/h overtime)**

**THE ROLE**

Notaro Care Homes are now recruiting for a committed and reliable Care Supervisor to work at their dementia nursing home La Fontana in Martock, Somerset.

**THE ROLE**
- To provide all necessary support to people living at the home enabling them to live an active and fulfilled life, whilst promoting a happy and friendly environment, adhering to CQC regulations/legislation's and guidelines.
- To undertake the supervision and induction of the care staff and new members of care staff.
- To assist in the daily support & care of each individual person in line with their written plan of care in a person centred way.
- To help promote independence and choice for all individuals who use the service in line with their written and agreed plan of care.
- To have a good understanding of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Deprivation of Liberty guidelines.
- Allocating workloads to the whole home, with the Nurse in Charge ensuring skills of care staff and people’s individual needs match.
- Assisting where needed in personal care, maintaining privacy and dignity at all times and allowing choice in line with the individuals’ capacity to choose and the written plan of care.
- Participation in the basic clinical care (where nursing is provided) of the person under the supervision of trained staff e.g. Pressure area care, oral care, eye care and foot care.
- If competent to do so, undertake medication rounds and administer medications under the guidance and agreement of the Nurse in Charge.

**THE RIGHT PERSON**
- Must have a Level 3 Diploma (or above) in Health & Social Care
- Must have completed Medication Management Training
- Must have demonstrated the ability to work both as a team member and on own initiative
- Must demonstrate a loyalty, flexibility and commitment to the Care Home
- Be able to carry out any other necessary duties as agreed with Directors/Operations Team

Our company values are at the heart of what we do;
- Being kind and respectful
- Working together
- Displaying openness and honesty
- Showing patience and understanding
- Having a compassionate and positive attitude

If you have these qualities then we would love to hear from you

**THE REWARDS**
- Additional £2 per hour overtime enhancement
- Comprehensive induction and training
- Diploma in Health and Social Care opportunities
- Access to Concerts for Carers
- Competitive rates of pay
- Company pension scheme
- Blue Light Card discount scheme

**For further information on the role of Care Supervisor, please see our job description for further details.