Care Leader

Job Title: Care Leader

Location: Blackheath, London

Salary: £16.17 per hour

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About Morden College:

Morden College is a Charity dedicated to supporting older people. Founded in 1695 by the pioneering merchant, Sir John Morden, the Charity has been at the forefront of enriching older people’s lives for more than 300 years. Today the Charity’s core purpose is to provide older people who are in need with a home for life, to support them as they grow older, and to provide housing, care, and support, including residential nursing care, if the need arises. We are a strong community, committed to enabling the older people we support to have the highest quality of life, for the rest of their life.

Job Purpose:

As a Care Leader, your purpose will be to provide professional leadership and innovation within dementia care, building the capacity, confidence and competence to enable the team to respond effectively to residents living with dementia.

You will ensure residents with a “good life” by promoting dignity, independence, choice and fulfilment within a policy of managed risk taking. You will provide a person cantered care to residents by assessing, monitoring and evaluating individual needs as well as providing comfort, security and making a difference to their daily lives.

You will be responsible for the operational management of the dementia household, taking the lead for quality assurance and improvement in all areas, including medication management, electronic care records, assessment documents, incidents, accidents and near misses.

It’s important that you not only promote mental health and physical wellbeing to residents aiming to maximise their independence and meaningful engagement but also that you are able to update and maintain accurate care plans, records, assessments and are able to communicate this with families, GP’s and other professionals.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• To lead the care team in the dementia household taking responsibility and being accountable for the household – managing the day-to-day activities, allocating staff to ensure an appropriate skill mix to meet resident physical, psychological and social care needs, and through induction, supervision, and appraisal of staff throughout the year, ensure high employee engagement and performance
• Lead and implement an ongoing programme of tailored and meaningful activities on the Dementia Household focused on maximising everyone’s wellbeing, independence, and social engagement, whilst nurturing and promoting their right to choose
• Be a visible leader, creating a culture within the dementia household that promotes the
• inclusion of the resident in all social and occupational activities designed to enhance, stimulate, develop, and maintain the highest quality of life and enjoyment within the home
• In the absence of the Registered Manager and Deputy Manager, be accountable for the overall care home management, always ensuring safe working practices and excellence in care for residents

About You:

• QCF Level 3/4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent
• QCF Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia or Certificate in Dementia Care (Desirable)
• QCF Level 4 Certificate in Principles of Leadership and Management for Adult Care Services, or willingness to complete in first 6 months of employment
• Minimum 12 months or equivalent, in a leadership role
• Minimum 12 months experience in a care setting with people who live with dementia at a supervisory level
• Minimum of 12 months assessed competence in the management and administrative of medication, including controlled drugs and oxygen
• Medication management assessor able to supervise, train and assess the competency of others in medication management and administration
• An understanding of needed responsibilities towards individuals, their families, and carers as well as team members in relation to safeguarding
• An understanding of methods for supporting others to comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and practices relevant to their work
• IT literacy specifically Microsoft packages

Benefits:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Competitive Rates of Pay
• Learning and Development
• Eye tests and Glasses
• Flexible Working
• Staff Recognition Schemes
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
• Free on-site parking

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Care Manager, Care Team Leader, Care Leader, Care Management, Regional Supervisor, Registered Manager, NVQ5, QCV7, Care Supervisor, Regional Care manager, Care Home Manager, Senior Care Manager, Social Care, Dementia Support, Dementia Care, Senior Care Supervisor may also be considered for this role.