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Care Team Leader
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 17 - 19 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Blandford Forum, Dorset
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
We are people focused. We are genuine. We have integrity. We will develop. We are a team.”
These values define our personality. They are our statement about what we stand for and what we believe in, and they are the basis behind the decisions we make every single day. They are the Care Dorset way.
Are you passionate about supporting people in socialising and doing activities that they enjoy? Do you like encouraging colleagues and enabling them to progress within a career that matters? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at our Residential Home in Blandford Forum - Castleman House.
Location: Castleman House, Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum
£16.69 - £19.09 per hour
Increased pay for weekends
Part and full time contracts available
Alternating weekends required
DBS required on successful appointment
Refer a friend scheme up to £300
Care Dorset offers fantastic benefits:
Generous Annual leave entitlement - starting at 27 days, rising to 31 after 5 years (exc. Bank holidays) pro rata
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Occupational Sick pay entitlement
Funded Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
Access to Employee Assistance Programme
Comprehensive induction
Excellent training & development opportunities supporting career progression.
Access to Litmos online learning platform – our one stop shop for learning & development
Refer a Friend Bonus - up to £300 per person you refer (uncapped and paid on successful appointment)
Celebrated success through annual awards ceremony
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Castleman House, a Residential Home located in Blandford Forum, Dorset.
You will join a longstanding team of committed and passionate colleagues working in a person-centred way to meet the needs of the people we support.
You will work within Care Dorset’s Community Care Strategy for Residential and Day Care Services to provide a wide range of support and opportunities to maintain and promote the independence and quality of life for service users.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Registered Manager in the delivery of services to people we support within the residential care home.
Undertake the assessment of the needs of the people we support in accordance with policies and procedures with the involvement of other professionals and families as appropriate.
Develop care plans and individual service plans for approval by senior staff. Implement, monitor and review care plans.
Supervision of individual and group programmes/courses.
Development of individual and group programmes to meet specific objectives within care plans as appropriate.
Maintain service user records and contribute to other establishment records, as required.
You would be expected to work within the Gold Standards Framework.
This list is not exhaustive and reflects the type and range of tasks, responsibilities and outcomes associated with the role.
Experience:
Previous experience working in a care home or similar setting.
Knowledge and application of relevant legislation e.g., Care Standards Act 2000, Community Care Act 1991.
Knowledge of the risk assessment process
Knowledge of care and support planning processes
Demonstrable supervisory/management experience
Experience of care planning and review process
Experience of undertaking risk assessments, including their application and review
Experience of understanding and applying anti-discriminatory practice
Ability to relate to a wide range of people and understand their needs
The Successful Candidate Should Have:
Awareness of Community Care legislation.
An understanding of Health & Safety.
A team player with strong communication skills.
An NVQ Level 2 Care qualification or equivalent as a minimum.
Care Dorset is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs.
If you are enthusiastic about making a positive difference in people's lives and meet the requirements mentioned above, we would love to hear from youBefore You Apply
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