Senior Carer

General Scope of the Post
The Senior Carer is responsible for the supervision of the service under direction of the
Registered Manager in accordance with the policy and guidelines laid down by Amber Care
(Lincolnshire) Ltd.
This will include the close supervision of all the staff, efficient and effective day to day
running of shifts and reviewing of care delivery in line with the service users’ needs. You will
be required to work flexibly on a rota basis to meet the needs of the service. This will include
weekends and bank holidays.
Principle Duties
1. The implementation of systems of working which enable CQC compliance, for
example, providing evidence of how the service delivery meets the K.L.O.E.s.
2. Meet Health and Safety legislative requirements, for example, risk identification,
management and assessment.
3. Supervise a team of carers in the delivery of care to the service users in line with the
care plan. Anticipate the needs of the service users, monitor/review the effectiveness
of the care plan, make changes as necessary in compliance with arrangements with
the service user and manager, ensuring that the plan reflects changing
circumstances and current objectives, working in line with CQC regulations and
policies and procedures on record keeping.
4. Inspire the team to promote service user’s dignity, choice, rights and independence
and ensure service users receive a quality service.
5. Work within current national legislation and Amber Care’s policies and procedures.

Company Number 08596756

6. Ensure that all medications administered are recorded, in line with written policies
and procedures on drug administration.
7. Safeguard vulnerable adults from abuse, recognising the signs of abuse and follow
Amber Care’s procedures in the event of an allegation of abuse.

**Salary**: £13.25-£13.85 per hour

Expected hours: 18.75 - 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
- providing care: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person