Senior Carer

Care Leader Position

Care and Residential Home, Milford, Derbyshire£14\.29 p/h \| Full\-Time Contract – Day Shifts \| Good CQC

When you care, you can work in a job to be proud of.

Milford Care are looking for a permanent Care Leader to join our fantastic, hard\-working team at Milford House care home. Care leaders have responsibility for all aspects of the daily operation of care delivery and must ensure that it is in keeping with the style and service as laid down by the senior management. You would work with a team of care assistants to ensure high quality care is delivered to our residents.

Milford House offers exceptional care within a beautiful grade II listed Georgian manor house close to Duffield and Belper.

Details of this Care Leader position and what the home is offering:

· Permanent, full\-time Care Leader contract, working 6 to 13\.5 hour shifts.

· Rate of pay is £14\.29 per hour

· A comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development opportunities

· A supportive atmosphere with a fantastic team spirit

What We Are Looking For In a Care Leader:

· NVQ Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care (or at least working towards completing)

· Some experience working in a UK nursing home setting is required, but training will be provided. You will have a keen interest in working in older peoples’ services.

· A flexible approach to shift patterns and able to adhere to a 7 day rota

· You will be compassionate and respectful and able to build relationships with colleagues and those that you care for

Purpose of Position:· Support the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager in order to ensure that the Home complies with the relevant Act and all other legislation applicable to the Home.

· To control and give any medication as prescribed with proper monitoring of the drug, dose, time, route and person to whom it is given, following the Medication Policy and Procedure laid out in the Quality Manual.

· Ensure medication documentation is completed with 100% accuracy at all times.

· Undertake annual Medication competency

· Liaise with Doctors in respect of medical condition / treatment for Residents.

· Liaise with resident’s next of kin and ensure that they are informed of any changes to health/condition and kept abreast of any accidents or incidents.

· Support the Deputy Manager /Registered Manager in ensuring that care staff supervisions, performance appraisals and assessments are carried out and followed up on in order to identify and promote appropriate training and/or individual achievement requirements

· Take overall responsibility for the daily routine of the shift whilst liaising with the Registered Nurses.

· Mentor new care assistants and team leaders as required

Benefits

• Full in\-house training programme, leading to obtaining the industry\-recognised Care Certificate, with support from our dedicated group training coordinator.


• Bonus Scheme and Friend Referral Rewards via the CareFriends app.

· A dedicated senior management team and family\-feel approach, which may not be found in larger organisations; Milford Care remains in the caring hands of the same two families who founded the company over 35 years ago.

· Our very own Milford Care Awards night which happen every year and thank you for all the wonderful care you have given to our residents

· Milford Care are one of the first care providers in the UK to adopt the Montessori method of caregiving\- The goal is to engage the senses in order to help people rediscover the world around them. We have monthly Montessori book clubs as well as many other activities

· The daily job is not just task\-based, we focus completely on person\-centred care for our residents – they have the freedom to choose exactly what their day will look like, what they’d like to eat, when they wish to get up or go to bed and much more

· Free uniform

• Workplace pension


• Progression Opportunities – we are fully committed to supporting you in the gaining the qualifications to progress in the career you love. Two of our home managers worked as care assistants for Milford Care!

By joining our team as a care leader, you can make all the difference in the world to a vulnerable person’s everyday life.

To apply now, please follow the link provided.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

About Us

Our philosophy is simple and unwavering.

At Milford Care it is the right of each resident in our care…

· to be cared for with dignity, respect, compassion and kindness

· to receive care based on individual needs and informed choice

· to feel part of a community

· to voice opinions and make personal decisions at all times

· to be cared for by people who appreciate their need for privacy

If you're the sort of person who treats others with respect, listens to their needs, understands their emotions, and is warm, kind and honest, we want you!

Pay: £14\.29 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• Employee discount


• On\-site parking


• Paid training


• Referral programme

Work Location: In person

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