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Senior Care Worker

Senior Care Worker

Job Title: Senior Care WorkerLocation:Glasgow Contract Type: Permanent

Overview

We are recruiting experienced and motivated Senior Care Worker to support both Day Shift and Night Shift for our client based in Glasgow.

Day Shift: 38.5 hours per week
Night Shift: 2 nights per week

The Senior Care Worker will act as a key member of the leadership team, providing high-quality support to service users and overseeing the effective performance of care staff. You will contribute to care planning, team supervision, and the continuous improvement of the service.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Plan and allocate work to ensure effective workload distribution among staff.
Support rota planning to maintain appropriate staffing levels.
Provide management cover in the absence of the Service Manager/Deputy.
Supervise care staff, including conducting formal supervision and appraisal meetings.
Assist in staff recruitment, training, induction, and development.
Support the identification of training needs and deliver in-service training where required.
Facilitate staff SVQ assessments.
Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team development.

Care Delivery & Practice

Act as a key worker for allocated service users.
Support the compilation, monitoring, and regular review of care plans in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Promote the wellbeing, dignity, and independence of all service users.
Maintain clear and accurate client records in line with organisational financial policy.
Ensure a safe and supportive environment for all individuals.
Take part in occasional "sleep-in" duties as required.

Quality Assurance & Service Improvement

Manage medication processes, including ordering, administration, and auditing.
Assist in the development and delivery of the service quality improvement plan.
Audit practice against agreed quality standards and ensure implementation of action plans.
Contribute to systems for gathering, recording, and storing data.
Assist the Service Manager/Deputy in promoting services and maintaining positive professional relationships.

Person Specification

Qualifications

SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) - Essential
Ability to complete PDA Supervision, PDA Medication, SVQ Level 4, and Workplace Assessor Award - Essential

Skills & Experience

Basic IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and internet use - Essential
Experience in care planning, medication management, or supervising teams - Desirable but advantageous

Personal Requirements

Applicants must have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold the Christian ethos of the organisation.
- This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

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