Senior Residential Support Worker
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Who You Are
You are an experienced professional with a solid background in working with older people in residential care settings. You have the ability to lead shifts and provide individualized, person-centered care. You are adept at completing assessments and crafting care plans, as well as supervising and supporting staff development. You demonstrate sensitivity and empathy in building trusting relationships with service users and their families and are committed to maintaining the dignity and respect of all residents.
What the Job Involves
This role is set in a 24-bed residential care home in Chingford, caring for older individuals with dementia and other age-related frailties. You will be responsible for a variety of shifts across a seven-day week. Main responsibilities include leading a team to deliver high-quality, person-centered care, organizing and providing direct support including personal care, completing assessments and creating support plans, administering medication, liaising with healthcare professionals, supervising staff, maintaining records, and ensuring safeguarding requirements are met.
Skills
- Experience with older people and relevant statutory frameworks
- Leadership and team management
- Assessment and support planning for complex needs
- Knowledge of residential care policies and best practices
- Medication administration experience
- Sensitivity and empathy
- Person-centered support delivery
- Effective relationship building
- Record keeping proficiency
- Excellent communication skills
- English communication proficiency
- ICT skills including Microsoft applications
- Managing challenging behaviors
- Encouraging community connections