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Job description

As a member of the management team, under the Head of Home, 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 the Council for Social Witness. In the absence of the Head of Home (or Deputy Head), 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.
• Help residents with all aspects of personal care where necessary to ensure their needs are met, respecting their privacy and dignity. Encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
• Ensure vigilance is exercised at all times in relation to the health, safety and wellbeing of residents, staff and visitors to the Home.
• Undertake staff supervision as directed by the Head of Home.
• Ensure adherence to any rules, regulations and reporting mechanisms which may be identified by NISCC in the pursuit of good practice and the promotion of a quality agenda.
• Deal with enquiries when necessary, referring to the Head of Home as appropriate.
• Participate in regular staff/resident/relative meetings, adhering to the philosophy of care and aims of the Council for Social Witness.
• Duties may include weekend working and being on call, on a rota basis, at night and at week-ends.
• Exercise good leadership skills and promote team building measures.
• Deal with administrative tasks.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Experience of contributing to a care plan.
• Appropriate IT skills to be able to use Microsoft Word, email, RQIA portal and electronic recording systems.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience caring for older people, people with disabilities or people with mental health needs.
• Availability for flexible hours working (including weekends), which may include hours beyond the normal shift pattern.
• A professional understanding of adults who require care.
• Willingness to achieve competency in administering medications, which must be completed within 4 weeks of start date.
• Must maintain registration on the relevant section on the Northern Ireland Social Care Council register
• 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.

Further Information

We are an equal opportunities employer