Care Leader

Care Leader We're one of the largest not for profit care provider in the UK, specialising in providing high quality, person-centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing nationwide. At OSJCT we care about our residents and we care about each other. That means you'll enjoy great career development working for an expanding organisation. Because we're a not for profit trust, we invest every penny we make in the people who live in our homes and the people who work here too. This means better quality care and lovely homes for our residents, along with competitive wages and great training and development for our people. We provide outstanding care, working closely with leading experts on dementia and elderly care. And we're currently modernising our portfolio of care homes - refurbishing our existing homes and moving into new, inspiring, contemporary care homes too. As we expand nationwide, we need more people with the right mix of skills, passion and ambition to help us grow even more. A Grevill House offers nursing, residential and intermediate care to 50 residents in its own gardens within walking distance of Charlton Kings village, on the eastern edge of Cheltenham. Carer Leader / Team Leader Location: Grevill House, Charlton Kings Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: 11.00 + 30p QCF Enhancement The Orders of St John Care Trust is the 2nd largest not for profit care provider in the UK specialising in providing high quality, person centred care for older people, in care homes and extra care housing. As a charity, we ensure that any revenue goes straight back into our homes meaning our residents and staff are well looked after. Grevill House/Ashley Unit is a 50 bed Nursing/Residential home attached to a 15 bed Intermediate care facility, located in within a short walk of Charlton Kings, a suburb of Cheltenham. Grevill House is a well established care home which have forged strong community links to ensure a transparent approach to living and working within a care home. The Multi-cultural team is led by a Home Manager who ensures that all staff are well supported to achieve their own developmental aspirations. The Ashley Unit provides an invaluable rehabilitation service that enables residents to be reskilled and relocate back to their own homes. This purpose built building provides a supportive environment for residents and the team alike. As a Care Leader, you play an integral part of the care team, you will be responsible for leading, managing and supporting your care team ensuring they are providing high quality of care and service to all residents at all times. You'll play a key part with care delivery in the home, ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed through continuous assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of resident's care. You will take an active part in engaging with residents to understand their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences. Working within the Care team you will show warmth, compassion and support to our residents and their families; helping to promote independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care. As an important member of our team we will ensure you have all the training, support and tools required to be successful in your new role. We also offer benefits such as: * Company Pension Scheme * 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays * Paid breaks * Comprehensive induction * Ongoing training in care * Training in specialism such as dementia * Opportunity for career development * Employee annual reward and recognition * Employee Assistance Helpline * "My Reward" giving you discount on shopping, holidays, cinema, dining, days out and much more! * Refer a friend to the Trust rewards Requirements for the Role: * Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or equivalent * Minimum 12 months full-time or equivalent work in a residential care setting with older people. * A sound knowledge and understanding of Dementia Care. This is a rewarding role full of moments that will make a huge difference to people's lives. Location (Region) Gloucestershire Location (Site) Grevill House Postcode GL52 6YL Contract type Permanent No. of hours per week 37.50 Candidate Contact glos.osjct@cohesionrecruitment.com Job Description Care Leader.pdf - 220KB Level of DBS required Enhanced Vacancy Closing Date: 26/06/2020, 23:00