Senior Carer at Bedford Citizens Housing Association

Bedford Citizens Housing Association

Senior Not specified Bedford, ENG, GB

Posted 12 hours ago

Job summary

BCHA is looking for a Senior Carer to provide excellent personal care and support to residents at Bedford Charter House. Qualified candidates should have NVQ level 3 and recent medications training. The role involves leading care teams, providing personal care, and ensuring compliance with care standards and regulations.

Role details
Role
Full-time
Industry
Healthcare And Medical
Employment
Full Time
Experience
2 Years +
Education
NVQ Level 3
Responsibilities
  • lead care teams providing personal care and support
  • assist residents with personal care needs
  • responsible for drug administration
  • carry out assessments and prepare care plans
  • care for residents who are unwell or dying
  • attend handover meetings
  • act within legal and regulatory requirements
  • ensure a warm welcome for visitors
  • report health concerns to the manager
  • provide mental and physical stimulation for residents
  • assist in dining room, kitchen, or laundry duties
Requirements
  • qualified to at least NVQ level 3
  • recent medications training
  • legal right to work in the UK
Benefits
  • competitive pay
  • enhanced rates for overtime
  • 28 days annual leave
  • contributory pension
  • employee assistance scheme
  • life assurance
  • excellent training opportunities
  • sponsored qualifications
  • flexible rotas
  • fantastic working environment
  • free onsite parking
Key skills
Nvq Level 3 Medications Training Personal Care Care Plans Drug Administration Health And Safety Fire Regulations Sova Mca
Full job description
    Our staff are the most important thing in delivering high quality care, housing and support. To recognise this we offer fantastic range of benefits:
    Competitive Pay \| Enhanced Rates for Overtime
    28 Days Annual Leave
    Contributory Pension
    Employee Assistance Scheme
    Life Assurance
    Excellent inhouse and external training opportunities
    Sponsored Qualifications
    Flexible Rotas
    Fantastic working environment
    Free onsite Parking
    If the below role sounds like you; we can't wait to hear from you!
    Bedford Citizens Housing Association,BCHA, is housing and care provider in Bedford. We are a small organisation whoare committed to providing high quality care, support and housing in Bedford.We have wide range of stock including a registered care home, extra carehousing, sheltered housing and general needs housing.
    The Role
    BCHA is seeking experienced SeniorCarer to deliver excellent care to the residents of Bedford Charter House, our Care Home on Kimbolton Road. The successful candidates will need tobe qualified to at least NVQ level 3 and have recent medications training.
    Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to be able to fulfil this role.
    Main duties and responsibilities:


    1\.

    To lead one of the care teams providing personal care and support to residents to ensure residents lead an active and fulfilling life. Contribute to the supervision and development of the care staff.


    2\.

    To assist residents according to their needs and wishes with personal care including washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, continence control and at mealtimes


    3\.

    To be responsible for the administration of drugs medication on your section and assist with ordering and stock takes.


    4\.

    To carry out assessments for new residents and prepare Care Plans for new residents and keep them up to date including handover notes.


    5\.

    To care for residents who are unwell or dying, under supervision.


    6\.

    To attend handover meetings for your section promptly at the beginning of each shift. To give handover.


    7\.

    Following training to act within the legal and regulatory requirements covering care homes, including:
    Care Standards Act
    Health \& Safety requirements
    Fire regulations


    8\.

    To be aware of, and comply with, Bedford Charter House and Bedford Citizens' Housing Association's Policies and Procedures.


    9\.

    Ensure that all visitors to BCHA receive a warm and professional welcome. Make sure that any questions received from relatives of residents are answered accurately, referring to a Manager where appropriate any questions which you cannot answer.


    10\.

    Reporting to the Care Home Manager any concerns regarding the health and wellbeing of residents and liaison with health care professionals including booking appointments for residents when appropriate.


    11\.

    To assist in providing mental and physical stimulation for residents


    12\.

    Assist with duties in the dining room, kitchen or laundry as and when required.


    13\.

    To ensure residents have sufficient toiletries, clothing etc and advise relatives when such items need replacing


    14\.

    Demonstrate an up\-to\-date knowledge of SOVA \& MCA requirements and work within these guidelines at all times.


    15\.

    To undertake training as required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role


    Any other duties or variations to the above duties that may be reasonably required by BCHA from time to time: