Senior Residential Support Worker

Who You Are

The ideal candidate will have experience working with older people, specifically in a residential care setting. You should possess leadership qualities to guide a team in delivering person-centered care, and the ability to complete assessments and care plans, while effectively supervising staff. An enhanced DBS is required for this position, which is based in a 24-bed residential care home for older individuals with dementia and age-related frailties in Chingford. Flexibility to work various early and late shifts across a 7-day rota is essential.

What the Job Involves

• Lead a team to provide high-quality, person-centered care to residents, respecting their choice and dignity, and addressing cultural, social, religious, and health needs.
• Organize and/or provide direct support, including personal care, to service users with complex needs.
• Complete assessments, create support plans, and conduct risk assessments.
• Administer or prompt medication.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure timely care for residents.
• Provide 1.1 supervision to staff, complete appraisals, and support staff development.
• Organize and maintain records and documents using the appropriate systems.
• Carry out duties with an awareness of safeguarding requirements.

Skills

• Experience in residential care and understanding of statutory frameworks (CQC, H&S, etc.)
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Assessment and support planning expertise
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and good practice in residential care
• Experience in medication administration
• Empathy and relationship-building skills
• Ability to provide person-centered support
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Numeracy and literacy for record maintenance
• Proficiency in ICT and Microsoft applications
• Behavior management skills
• Ability to support community connections