Shift Leader - Northampton, United Kingdom - Oakfield (Easton Maudit) Ltd

Oakfield (Easton Maudit) Ltd

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Northampton, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Shift Leader

Hours: 37.5 worked flexibly over a 2-week rota (Full-time).

Location:
Oakfield Yardley Hastings NN7 1EL.

Reports to:
Deputy Manager.

Salary:
£13 per hour.

Overall purpose of the post

To:

Work as part of the Oakfield Team to provide a caring and stimulating environment within which each individual is able to fulfil their own potential.
Encourage and develop the people we support in developing skills and independence in all walks as life.
Help and encourage the people we support to undertake a range of household tasks such as cleaning, washing, ironing and shopping in order to promote independence and life skills.
Encourage them to maintain individual personal and hygiene needs as described in their care plans whilst ensuring any special needs or requirements are met.
Encourage and facilitate participation in a wide range of activities, hobbies, trips and exercise.
Lead shifts ensuring handovers are conducted.
Ensure that the care team are well lead, directed, managed and supported
Ensure all activities and appointments allocated to the people we support are fulfilled and to liaise regularly with other Seniors and the Senior Management team
Ensure all medication is administered to individual needs and requirements
Ensure all standards of support and care are monitored and maintained to a high standard.
Where appropriate attend meetings relevant to the people we support
Carry out all duties in a professional and courteous manner
Follow instructions and adhere to care plans and organisational policies in order to provide a high standard of personalised care in line with CQC Essential Standards for all Oakfield Community residents
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities and other people's behavioural, physical, social and welfare needs.
Ensure that reasonable care is taken at all times for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and other persons.
Comply with the legislation, policies and procedures relating to health and safety, staff training and supervision within the organisation.
Record daily activities and refer any issues of concern to the Deputy Manager
Use a range of lifting and transporting equipment as necessary to help and support tenants with limited mobility in accordance with appropriate training, policies and procedures.
Fully participate in and contribute to all care teams
Carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description and which are commensurate with the skills level of the post.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications:

Essential Criteria -
This post will require satisfactory clearance of an enhanced DBS.

Literate and numerate, having attained a good level of education.

To undertake all mandatory training.

Willingness to work towards NVQ 3 in Care within 2 years.

Desirable Criteria -
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Experience and Knowledge:

Essential Criteria -
Knowledge of basic health, safety and hygiene standards and CQC Essential Standards.

Experience in leading and supporting care/support staff or team.

Conducting professional supervisions.

Evidence of personal and professional development.

Experience in record keeping.

Extensive experience in support and Care of people with Learning Disabilities.

Desirable Criteria -
Competence in administering of medicines.

Ability and Skills:

Essential Criteria -
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The ability to deal with people of all temperaments.

The ability to work to a daily routine with a flexible approach.

Able to use your initiative, to be creative and think 'outside of the box'.

The ability to prioritise and delegate.

Work with the minimum of supervision.

To be physically able to respond to demands of the post.

Have the ability to follow instructions, procedures and guidelines.

Be able to maintain a professional approach at all times.

Spot and communicate issues or concerns.

Desirable Criteria -
Hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.

Experience of being a keyworker.

Tolerant, adaptable and flexible.

Equal Opportunities:

Essential Criteria -
Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of equal opportunities.

An understanding of peoples' behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.

Salary:
£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule: