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Job description

As a member of the management team, under the Service Manager, to assist in the effective and efficient management of the Home on a day-to-day basis, maintaining good standards of professional practice as required by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, while working within the Christian ethos of River House. In the absence of the Service Manager (or Deputy Manager), to exercise responsibility for all aspects of the operation of the Home and to relate to all callers including relatives and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, plan and implementation of individual programmes of care for residents.
• Monitor and evaluate programmes of care to achieve high standards and provision of a quality service, identifying met/unmet needs.
• Undertake staff supervision as directed by the Home Manager.
• Exercise good leadership skills and promote team building measures.
• Deal with enquiries when necessary, referring to the Home Manager as appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• NVQ/QCF level 3 in Health & Social Care or a willingness to work towards this within two years.
• Awareness and understanding of Adult Safeguarding policy and procedures.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs.
• Willingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start date.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.

Further Information

This is a Maternity Cover position.