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Job description

To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland..

Responsibilities

• Service Users To ensure that all work within the scheme is service user focused and upholds the principles of respect, privacy, dignity, fulfilment, independence and choice.
• To orientate new service users to the home and the local community, including introduction to neighbours as appropriate. To plan, develop and implement individual person centred programmes of support and care.
• To assess Service Users' needs on a regular and systematic basis through the completion of suitable assessment tools. To participate in monitoring and reviewing individual Service User's skills and needs.
• To participate in supporting the physical and personal needs of Service Users. To ensure that medication is held, stored and administered in accordance with The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Medication Policy.
• To assist with the organisation and preparation of review meetings. To liaise with all other appropriate persons involved in the programme of care of Service Users.
• To ensure Service Users' opinions and suggestions are listened to and their personal problems dealt with in a sensitive manner. To provide practical care where appropriate for Service Users who may be ill.
• To ensure a range of activities/outings is delivered to residents.
• Staff In the absence of the Registered Manager, to take responsibility for the day to day running of the home.
• To plan and organise staff duty rotas on a weekly basis for the Support team. To work with the Support Team to ensure objectives and methods of work with each Service User for the coming week are understood.
• To facilitate and assess staff working to NISCC induction standards and ensure individual requirements are being met. To facilitate effective communication processes.
• To supervise staff on a formal basis and provide input to staff performance appraisals and staff personal development profiles.
• Administration To maintain and ensure that daily records of service provision are maintained within Service User files. To write up evaluation of care interventions and reviews of individual Service Users' progress.
• To report any changes in, or concerns about, individual Service Users to the Registered Manager.
• To take responsibility for receiving and receipting all service user monies and monitoring petty cash expenditure as applicable following the identified procedure.
• To be familiar with all Policies and Procedures and to deliver services in compliance with PCI. To ensure a sustainable service through the delivery of support to individuals as per contractual arrangement.
• Meetings and Training To attend Senior Care Assistant meetings and general staff meetings with the Registered Manager to review and plan work. To attend individual supervision meetings with the Registered Manager.
• To participate in in-service mandatory training. To facilitate NISCC and in-house Induction training for new staff. To develop knowledge and expertise in requirements to meet regulatory standards.
• To develop knowledge and expertise on the effects of learning and physical, sensory disability, older people, and any other condition pertaining to the Service Users.
• Accommodation / Health and Safety To be aware of and act in accordance with The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Health and Safety Policy.
• To be aware of and act in accordance with The Presbyterian Church in Ireland Safeguarding Policies. To conduct all activities in a manner which is safe to themselves and others.
• To carry out health and safety monitoring checklists as indicated including the risk assessment and will report on complaints and adverse incidents.
• To report the need for repairs or maintenance in the accommodation to the appropriate agency/individual.
• To delegate maintenance and repair work which is the responsibility of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland and follow up that which is the responsibility of outside agencies.
• To participate in cleaning as required to ensure agreed standards are maintained.
• General To carry out other duties commensurate with the post.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• General Knowledge and experience of Care Planning. A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and their families.. Knowledge of Quality Assurance and monitoring standards.
• Knowledge of the role of the Regulation Quality & Improvement Authority. A minimum of NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Health and Social Care and willingness to work towards Level 3. A willingness to work towards NVQ/QCF Assessors Award.
• A minimum of 2 years experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs. Experience in ordering, receiving, administering and storage of medication.
• Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern.
• Willingness to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, by the Appointee, is a requirement of this position. Must be willing to work within the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Application Information

Application packs can be downloaded from: www.presbyterianireland.org/socialcarejobs or can be requested by emailing: personnel@prebyterianireland.org or by phoning 02890 417255. CVs are not accepted as a form of application.