Job Description

REF/ 55175

Senior Social Care Worker

Vicarage Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7NH

6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

£21,937.50 per annum (pro-rata)

37.5 hours per week

About the role

As a Senior Social Care Worker, you will be a key member of our team, providing high standards of person-centred support and care to customers. 

• Supporting the management to run a successful staff team and all day to day operations of the home
• To assist the management team with the supervisions and medication competency assessments of junior staff
• Inducting new staff into the home’s procedure and culture
• Ensuring the highest standards of care in relation to the customer’s physical, behavioural and emotional needs.
• Be the customer’s champion and as part of the wider team, strive to ensure that they achieve their aspirations and full potential
• Assist senior staff with the writing and maintaining of placement and risk management plans
• Support customers in daily activities including family contact, attending local clubs, 1:1 activity in the community, promoting independence and social behaviour.
• You will play a pivotal role in customer’s day to day life including co-ordinating, attending reviews and liaising with external agencies
• Co-ordinating and organising rotas, including deployment of staff to ensure the home provides commissioned care hours
• Undertake duties in the running of the home including health and safety and quality assurance compliance
• Any other duties required by the role

This role involves working 5 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. You will be required to work 3 x 7.5 hour shifts on the floor, and 2 x 7.5 hours shifts undertaking admin. 

Shifts include: 7am - 2.30pm, 2pm -9.30pm

Skills Required

• Lead Worker
• Support Worker