Senior Care Professional

**Join Our Awesome Care Team here at Lapis Care - Senior Care Professional**

Areas currently covered are Bishops Waltham, Hedge End, Wickham and surrounding areas.

We have a rewarding opportunity for an accomplished individual to join our incredible team as a Senior Care Professional. We are looking for an experienced, proactive and caring individual who is passionate about making a difference and is and is dedicated to providing high quality care to clients.

**Who are we?** We are Lapis Care, an award-winning care organization that takes pride in providing top-notch support to our clients. We're all about spreading joy, laughter, and creating unforgettable moments. Our team is like a big, caring family, and we can't wait to welcome you on board

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for client’s safety and dignity.
- Supervise care staff on a day-to-day basis and through formal supervision processes.
- Maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.
- Ensure the ongoing safety of clients ‘and staff through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.
- Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication, appropriate behaviour, and professional appearance.
- Support new care staff in the completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.
- Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
- Act as a role model for good clinical and care governance practice.

**Here's what we're offering**:
**Shift Pay**:Say goodbye to those humdrum zero-hours rates or hours that are only flexible when it suits your employer We believe in recognizing your hard work, so we offer a competitive pay and benefits package to reward you for the amazing care you provide

**Hours**:Our core shifts are from 7am - 2pm and 4pm - 9.30pm, and split shifts are from 7am - 12pm and 4pm - 9.30pm. We can be flexible with your shifts, as long as they fit with our clients requirements. You would be required to work alternate weekends and participate in the on-call rota (one day in the week and one weekend of the month Fri-Mon). You may also be required to work with other senior staff and deputise for the RM in their absence - with training and once you feel confident.

**Salary**:From £25.8k per annum, depending on your experience and qualifications in care (37.5 hours FTE), plus mileage at 35p per mile.

**Birthday Off**: Your special day should be celebrated, and we totally get that That's why we give you the gift of time by offering your birthday off. Go ahead and plan that fabulous birthday bash or simply kick back and enjoy some well-deserved time off

**Award-Winning**: Yep, you read that right We're not just blowing our own trumpet here - we've earned some serious accolades for our outstanding care services. When you join our team, you become a part of something truly remarkable. We're constantly pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the industry.

**But that's not all **We offer a bunch of other amazing perks too, like flexible scheduling, DBS paid for, Blue Card and NACAS membership, Pensions, ongoing training and development, company sick pay and a Staff Referral scheme. We even have Lola, the 4wd Pool Car available if your car is off the road. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those who need it most.

**So, who are we looking for? **We value exceptional individuals who share our commitment to excellence and ethical practices.You are:

- Qualified in NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care.
- Experienced in working with older people.
- Knowledgeable of the care planning process and have experience of writing person centred care plans.
- Experienced in leading others on shift and working collaboratively.
- Committed to ensuring that older people are respected and honoured as individuals and are cared for with dignity, respect, kindness and understanding.
- A passionate advocate of quality services, caring, respectful, friendly, compassionate, and warm.
- Committed to demonstrating a high standard of personal and professional behaviour and puts core values and ethics into practice. You treat all people with dignity and respect, promoting equality and diversity in all its forms.

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

Pay: £24,900.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Overtime

Application question(s):

- Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to the areas which we cover for this job?

**Experience**:

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

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)
- NVQ Level 3 He