Senior Carer

Reports to Care Coordinator/Field Manager

Location:

PRO Healthcare Services Limited, however staff may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

• 5 days over 7-day period, as agreed with the manager.

Experience & Skills

• Working experience in a Health and Social Care environment.
• Be driven and able to demonstrate good leadership skills.
• Able to provide 2 references one being from your most recent job and 1 character reference
• DBS (in the UK) or Confirmation that they have no criminal record.
• Must be willing to have a DBS check if one cannot prove that they have no criminal record.
• Be hard working with great communication skills
• Be of a caring and compassionate nature

Qualifications

(Any one of the below mentioned)

• BTEC Level 3 – Health and Social Care or Equivalent
• Level 3 Red Cross Nurse Aid Course or Equivalent
• St Johns Ambulance Level 3 Nurse Aid Course or Equivalent

Duties of Senior Carer

Overview

(Note: In addition to these duties employees will be required to any tasks as they arise as far as reasonably practicable)

• To provide leadership to the Healthcare Assistant staff within PRO Healthcare Services Ltd.
• To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Care coordinator.
• To supervise the service provision within PRO Healthcare Services Ltd in accordance with agreed standards.
• To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake professional development training in line with own career progression. Career professional development is mandatory.

Role Specific Duties:

• Ensure Service Users are at the heart of the service delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
• To ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service and supervise staff.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.

Working with Others:

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within PRO Healthcare Services Ltd.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users.

Leading by Example:

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Personal Responsibilities:

• Attend statutory training and any other ongoing training as directed their Personal development plan & management team