Elite

Senior Carer - Northampton

Senior Carer

£9.73 - £10.26 per hour

37.5 hrs per week

My client is a local charity who need a senior member of staff to work in their exceptional service in rural Northamptonshire and Central Northampton. This role will supervise a team working with adults with learning disabilities, autism and dementia in supported living and a residential care home based in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, where growing veg and caring for small animals is part of your working day.

Duties for this post will include:

  • Working as part of the Team to provide a caring and stimulating environment within which each individual is able to fulfil their own potential
  • Ensuring that the care team are well lead, directed, managed and supported
  • Coordinating staffing and resources in order to provide a high standard of personalised care in line with CQC Essential Standards
  • Following instructions and adhere to care plans and organisational policies in order to provide a high standard of personalised care
  • Working with tenants and residents in their own homes with all aspects of everyday tasks and leisure activities

For this role you will need to have:

  •  QCF Diploma Level 3 in Care (or equivalent)
  • Experience in supervising staff in a care/support environment
  • Extensive experience of working with adults with learning disabilities
  • A full UK driving licence as travel will be required between various locations
  • The ability to work on a rota basis - a structured rota will be followed but some flexibility will be needed to meet the needs of the individuals. Weekend working and the occasional 'sleep-in' may be required
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

My client can offer an excellent package including:

  •  A generous sick pay scheme which rewards loyal staff members on completion of the qualifying period
  • 30 days annual leave
  • A workplace pension
  • Comprehensive professional training development opportunities

For more information please call Elite on 01604 879345.  

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