Job Title:

Senior Carer

Reports to:

Deputy Manager

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

· To provide leadership to the care staff within the service

· To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Manager

· To supervise the care services within the organisation in accordance with agreed standards

· To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may, from time-to-time, be required to maintain practices as up to date

Location:

The service premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

5 days over a 7-day period, as agreed with the Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Senior Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing

· To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service

· Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service

Working with Others:

· Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service

· Work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users

Other Duties:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

· Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Personal and Professional Development:

· Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management

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