JOIN THE TEAM AT DIAMOND HOME CARE

An excellent opportunity has arisen within Diamond Home Care for the role of Senior Care Worker for the Sandwell Brough
The successful candidate will be based from our head office at 1st Floor, Old School House, Church Road, Netherton, West Midlands, DY2 0LY.
Applicants would be required to:-
- Work set shifts in the community as well as supervising staff and liaising with office staff and management
- Carry out field observations on care staff and assist with assessments and care plans- To ensure high quality care is delivered to clients in their own home
- Communicate effectively with staff, clients and ensure all records are up to date
- Participate in the out of hours rota
To be successful, you will need to have:
* Previous care experience
* Good communication skills; written and verbal
* Good planning and organisational skills and work on own initiative
* An understanding of good care principles and regulations
* IT literate

DESIRED

Possess formal qualifications or certificates in the relevant field i.e. Level 3 in health and social care.
Specialist Care Training
Proficiency in multiple languages, especially those spoken by the local community.
Be an active listener, paying attention to customers concerns, preferences and feedback.
Possess knowledge and skills to support customers with cognitive decline or memory loss, such as dementia.
Working knowledge of the Domiciliary Care industry and surrounding regulations and legislation
Have prior experience working in a care related role, preferably in a similar care setting.
Note: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive and may be altered at any time to meet the requirements of the Service and Business needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking
• UK visa sponsorship

Licence/Certification:

• Alternative Weekends (required)
• Driving License (required)
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Senior Care Assistant - Sandwel

PURPOSE OF POST:

As a Senior Care Worker, you will be responsible for overseeing and providing high quality care and support to customers. Your role will involve supervising and guiding a team of care workers, ensuring the delivery of person-centered care plans, and maintaining the overall well-being of our customers. Your role will entail you meeting any deadlines that are set by your line manager in a timely manner. This position required strong leadership skills, compassion, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of older adults. You will support the Care Co-Ordinator to implement Diamond Home Care’s Operational and Supervisory Management Responsibilities and Key Performance Indicators to enable you to effectively deliver your Senior duties.Care Plan Reviews & Assessments, Delivery of New Packages of Care, Management of Shadow Diaries, Service User Reviews, Spot Checks, Medication Audits, Liaise with Other Care Professionals,
You will adhere to senior management instructions and promote the service in a positive manner to all relevant stakeholders.
You will recognise your professional boundaries and work within these i.e., deliver a friendly and professional service, getting to know your customers’ needs but without crossing professional boundaries.