Senior Care Officer

Take day-to-day management responsibility for the establishment by:
Staff Management
Ensure all new care assistants are given a comprehensive induction, staff are aware of the standards expected, and fully supported throughout their employment. Complete Personal Development Plans & personnel paperwork as required. Ensure the rota is covered for upcoming shifts and relief staff are utilized as & when required.

The Service
Take responsibility and accountability for the service, its resources and services. Ensure you are aware of financial matters associated with the running of the service and help obtain the maximum benefit from available funds. Take responsibility for the presentation and appearance of the service & maintenance of equipment & facilities in line with the requirements of the Service by undertaking & recording the required scheduled building & security checks.

Communication:
As a member of the senior team, support the Management in meeting the service’s policies, procedures and legal obligations, ensuring that all staff are working to service policies and procedures, service initiatives are promoted and to take appropriate action to ensure that standards are reached and maintained. Ensure the assistant manager is kept up to date with any ongoing issues on a regular basis.

To ensure all new care staff are given a comprehensive induction, ensuring that staff are aware of the standards expected, and that staff are fully supported during their induction and probation period and throughout their training.

Personal Care & Support

To provide and ensure all aspects of personal care are provided to the service users in line with their care plan using a person centred approach, encouraging & promoting service users to reach their maximum level of independence, wherever possible undertaking these tasks for themselves. This may include: assistance with mobility, toileting, washing & dressing and any other specific needs for the individual.

To build, maintain & promote good relationships with service users and their relatives, displaying good communication & listening skills, to ensure they are provided with an effective communication network. This may include: Talking and listening to service users, assisting them to maintain contact with family, friends & the community taking into account their likes, dislikes, nutritional & cultural needs.

To observe & promote service user choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment & other rights.

To help to create a warm and friendly atmosphere within the service during their stay, which allows & encourages service users to develop and participate in all activities inhouse and out with in the community to their fullest potential.

To care for the personal belongings brought with them to the service, following all policies and procedures in regard to finances and medication of service users. This may include: tidying bedrooms, cupboards\wardrobes, making beds, emptying commodes, Washing, cleaning and laundering personal property if necessary.

To administer medication for service users in line with current policy and procedures.

Overall Aim of the Job:

- To make the use of care services a positive, timely & rewarding choice._

By:

- Delivering & leading high-quality care as part of the Senior care team using a person centred approach
- Ensuring the individual needs of service users are met, providing opportunities for individuals to use their skills and enhance their quality of life, whilst maintaining their independence and privacy

Actively working to the SSSC Codes of Practice, National Care Standards;
**Principles**
- Dignity and respect
- Compassion
- Be included
- Responsive care and support

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

**Salary**: £12.89 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person