Post title: Senior Residential Care Officer
Post number: SS.4717-V1
Salary: £27,852 - £31,099 per annum
Directorate/department: Social Services
Closing date: 11.59pm, 28 March 2023
Could you be part of our successful and friendly team?
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Are you a people's person, and enjoy getting to know others and what is important to them? You like spending time with people, that is something that is important to you.
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Can you make a difference to other people's lives? No matter how small, you love to know that you are making a positive difference in the world. You will take the lead role in developing the outcomes work and ensure individual care and support plans are reviewed and attend regular reviews.
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Do you enjoy a challenge and enjoy being busy? You are not one for standing still or being bored. We work in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
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Are you a friendly, caring, and kind with a positive attitude? You will liaise with families, carers and other professionals to ensure that the best outcomes for our residents are achieved.
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Do you have good communication skills with an enthusiasm to help others? This role supports individuals with varying needs, often in times of crisis.
You could be the person we are looking for! Maesglas is a busy emergency accommodation service for adults with learning disabilities, based in Gendros. Along with care staff, your role will be to offer support, guidance and monitoring practice to ensure an effective quality service is being delivered.
You will undertake low level supervision of staff as directed by the management team, order and audit medication, monitoring premises checks, mentor staff and support the management team to ensure the service is compliant in all areas. You will highlight areas for improvement, ensuring the staff team are fully involved and contribute to progress and development of the service.
What we can offer you in return:
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Generous holiday allowance
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Excellent pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
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Evening, weekend and bank holiday pay enhancements
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Varied shifts on a rota basis
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Support, coaching and mentoring
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Full professional training programme
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FREE registration fees
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Staff discounts, including discounted leisure centre and gym membership
If you would like to discuss this post, please contact Angela Coleman, Sally Murray or Lisa Carmicheal for an informal chat on 01792 586173.
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