Senior Residential Support Worker (Grade 5)
Liverpool City Council
Who You Are
The ideal candidate is an experienced individual with a commitment to providing outstanding care within a dementia nursing home. You are capable of supervising a team and handling day-to-day activities to ensure safe, effective service delivery. You are flexible, willing to work varied shifts, and have a strong dedication to Liverpool City Council's values, especially in equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices.
What the Job Involves
As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you will assist managerial staff in the daily operations of a nursing home, manage and supervise a team of Residential Support Workers, and ensure the implementation of care plans. Your responsibilities include overseeing staff scheduling, administering medication, facilitating multidisciplinary meetings, and maintaining professional relationships with external agencies. Additionally, you will contribute to the occupational safety and welfare of both service users and staff through adherence to council policies and competency frameworks.
Skills
- Delegation and workload management in care settings
- Knowledge of risk management in a community setting
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in supervising or managing staff
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Experience with complex cases and care plan contributions
- Understanding of social services frameworks