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Company:
Achieve Together
Position:
Practice Lead - Colsterworth
Millfield House, Colsterworth, United Kingdom
Full Time
In office
About us
At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest.
With us, you'll embark on a career adventure like no other, with dedicated training opportunities along the way to develop your skills and forge a long-lasting career in social care.
Our team members are our most valuable asset. Without them, we simply wouldn't be who we are today. We're always on the hunt for hard-working, passionate people who want to make a difference and help others – so what are you waiting for?
Job Description
As a Senior Support Worker / Practice Lead, you'll deliver excellent care, celebrate achievements, encourage fun and creativity and engage directly with our wider community. You'll support the Registered and Deputy Managers in the day-to-day running of the home while leading and mentoring the team, helping the people we support gain independence and live healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.
Key Responsibilities
Supporting the Registered and Deputy Managers as the person in charge for the day-to-day running of the home.
Leading and supporting a team of staff, including shift leading, mentoring and developing colleagues' skill sets.
Promoting a caring environment through high standards of professional practice that meet the physical, emotional, social, intellectual and spiritual needs of the people we support.
Ensuring each person we support receives care appropriate to their individual needs.
Understanding and applying mandatory and regulatory requirements, including the Mental Capacity Act, DoLS, Fundamental Standards, CQC/CIW and Safeguarding.
Contributing to the assessment of need and the development of care plans for each person we support.
Supporting the provision of health care arrangements, including the ordering, recording and administration of prescribed medication.
Supporting the efficient running of the home, including menus, dietary needs, supplies, hygiene, maintenance and audits.
Ensuring effective communication within the team and supporting team meetings and records.
Supporting the induction, supervision and development of team members.
Supporting the people we support to manage their own finances wherever possible, advocating for them in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
Requirements
It would be advantageous to have some experience of healthcare work for this role, but it isn't absolutely necessary as we provide full training. As long as you're passionate, hard-working and empathetic, you'll fit right in.
Experience of leading or mentoring others within a care setting is desirable.
This role will require a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
Benefits
Flexible hours to suit a range of lifestyles
Career progression and training opportunities
Employee welfare and wellbeing initiatives
Recognition schemes, team events and social activities
Employee discount schemes across a range of retailers and services
Wagestream - a financial health app that gives you the ability to receive optional pay advances
Staff incentive schemes such as Refer a Friend, Employee of the Month and Heroes Awards
Life Assurance
A structured career pathway that rewards your development – we call this Career Adventures.