English Oak Care Homes
Job title:
Head of Care
Company
English Oak Care Homes
Job description
Head of CareHead of Care required for a Dementia care home In Southbourne, Emsworth, PO10 8LB.About Willow LodgeResidential Care Home tucked away on the Hampshire shore of Chichester Harbour, in the village of Southbourne near Emsworth, it is an ideal location to enjoy life from. Willow Lodge specialises in Dementia care. For more information about our company visit:We are looking for an experienced, dedicated, and motivated individual to join our friendly team in our residents’ home.Perks include: Highly competitive wages, Great potential for progressing your career, Monthly staff lottery, Medical cover, Mental Health cover and a Bonus scheme.About the roleAs a Head of Care, your role will be to support the Registered and Deputy Managers in providing leadership to the administration of care within the home. You will be responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of our residents, making sure staff have accurate and complete documentation, monitoring and observing for any health changes and ensuring medicine administration procedures are followed correctly.We require that candidates have completed an NVQ 3+ in health and social care and have previous care experience. We also require the new Head of Care to be willing to undertake their NVQ 4 & 5 if not already completed.If you are looking to progress your career in the care industry, then look no further. We will support you to grow in your role including supporting you through NVQs and any other relevant qualifications you wish to pursueJob Types: Full-time Contract, PermanentHours/Shifts: 40 Hours per week. The role will require flexibility to meet the needs of the home. must be able to work alternate weekends.Salary: Starting at £15 per hour with a view to increase on successful passing of probation period.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:MCA assessmentsDOLS applications and reviewsMedication managementSafeguardingManaging the care teamSupervisions and appraisalsEnsure smooth running of the floorSpot checksWeight loss managementCare planningReviewsSupport in MDT meetingsPlease read the attached Job Description for more informationAbout the companyKeep Your Loved Ones at the Heart of the Family.We are a family-run company that operates several residential care homes in Hampshire specialising in dementia.Required Criteria
- Good English – Written and Verbal
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment
- Previous experience of working in a similar supervisory role
- Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
- Knowledge of rota planning, ensuring adequate staff on duty with the correct skill mix and fair allocation of off duty/annual leave
- Completed NVQ 3+ in Health & Social Care
Desired Criteria
- Experience caring for people with dementia
- Supervisory or management qualification commensurate with the role
Skills you’ll need
- Team Management
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Adapting to Circumstances
- Conflict and Resolution
- IT skills
- Risk Assesment
- GDPR Compliance
- Leadership
- Communication
- Planning and Organising
- Listening to patients
- Ability to Support Difficult Patients
- Administering Medicine
- Administering First Aid
- Paperwork and Record Keeping
Expected salary
£15 per hour
Location
Emsworth, Hampshire – West Sussex
Job date
Thu, 11 Jul 2024 05:28:18 GMT
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