Senior Support Worker for Day Shift - Castlewellan, United Kingdom - CWC Group Ltd
Description
_Job Description_POST TITLE:
Senior Carer (Learning Disability)
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITHIN A SIMILAR SENIOR ROLE ESSENTIAL
REPORTING TO:
Registered Manager
Location Blair Lodge
JOB PURPOSE:
To lead a group of support staff on duty to provide effective and appropriate quality care for people with learning and/or physical disabilities, and/or behaviours that may challenge; which aims to maximise the potential of each individual.
To understand and implement policies and procedures of Blair Lodge
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Care:
- To provide care for residents as required while supporting optimal independence.
- To review and re assess the resident's needs as required and communicate changes effectively to all appropriate personnel.
- Document clearly and accurately in the residents care plans.
- Facilitate and support residents in decision making. Promote choice and involvement.
- Ensure all residents medical needs are met in partnership with them and records completed accurately.
- Following training and assessment administer medication in accordance with Company policies and procedures,
- Demonstrate understanding of what to do in the case of a medical emergency,
- Ensure that Clients' personal property and clothing is maintained to a high standard, and report any requirements to the Registered Manager.
- Be aware of and understand all aspects of potential abuse ensuring that the residents safety and well being is upheld at all times.
- Maintain a professional and appropriate care worker / resident relationship at all times.
- Encourage and enable Residents to maintain acceptable levels of personal and environmental hygiene.
- Arrange, and participate in, Staff and Client meetings as and when required.
Management and supervision of staff:
- To take a lead role on shift delegating appropriately to staff in the team.
- To allocate staff appropriately to each section of Blair lodge for the duration of the shift when taking a lead taking into consideration resident / staff ratio's and appropriate training.
- Direct Staff Members in their duties, ensuring that all required tasks are completed to the agreed standard.
- Supervise care staff throughout the shift monitoring care delivered.
- Ensure that the care provided demonstrates a full understanding of learning disabilities and is in accordance with the agreed care plan.
- Maintain accurate and factual file notes for staff as required and forward to the Registered Manager.
- Contribute to the annual appraisal for agreed group of staff ensuring that the objectives are SMART and agreed by both parties.
- Ensure Staff Members perform their role to the highest possible standard, and implement the Blair Lodge Discipline & Dismissal polices and procedures as directed by Registered Manager.
- Report any discrepancies in staff Members' attendance, annual leave and absences in line with the Company's policies and procedures to the Registered Manager
- Escalate appropriately any staffing difficulties to the Manager
Marketing, Training and Development:
- Actively market Blair Lodge by promoting a positive personal / professional profile within the local community ensuring the good reputation of Blair Lodge at all times.
- Assist the Registered Manager in the induction of new Staff Members and the provision of in
- Maintain professional knowledge and competence.
- Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.
- Participate in relevant training to achieve required qualifications.
Health & Safety
- Report immediately to the Registered Manager any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Resident, colleague, self or other.
- Understand and implement Blair Lodge policies on Fire, Emergency procedures and Health and Safety.
- Report to the Registered Manager immediately any faulty equipment, furniture or potential hazard. In the absence of the Registered manager take responsibility for addressing these issues with the maintenance staff.
- At all times promote and maintain safe working practices including the security of the building.
- Take responsibility for ensuring all equipment is clean and well maintained at all times.
General:
- Maintain financial records in line with Company policies and procedures
- Undertake any administrative tasks as required.
- Contribute effectively to planned reviews of care standards and develop best practice at all times.
- Implement and monitor compliance with standards lay down by The
- Maintain confidentiality of all information gained in the course of your work at all times.
- Notify the Registered mana
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