This position offers a competitive salary, a
great bonus and comprehensive benefits. If you have proven experience in social care, with a supervisory / management
background and a real passion for building positive relationships with
service users and their families, we encourage
you to apply today!
Job Title: Community Care Lead
Reporting to: Community
Care Registered Manager
Location: Remote based – Taunton (Some travel around Somerset required)
Salary: £25,000 + up to £5,000 annual bonus + car allowance (£320pm)
Hours: Core hours are Monday –
Friday 09:00 – 17:30 (37.5 hours per week)
Some flexibility will be required to include
working some evenings, weekends and on call rota (1 in 4)
Who are we?
Today, with technology at the very core of
its operations, Newcross is one of the UK’s leading providers of temporary
nursing and healthcare staffing solutions with ambitions to become the world’s
largest nursing platform. By creating a more dynamic, effective and efficient
business model that will revolutionise the experience for both colleagues and
clients, Newcross wants to redefine excellence in the healthcare industry and
continually disrupt the market.
At Newcross, we are passionate about helping
our colleagues realise their career potential. Our DNA is rooted in a
relentless pursuit of excellence, where we will encourage you to constantly
challenge yourself and break new ground. Join our supportive and collaborative
team, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Be
part of a company that believes nothing is too hard and seeks out exceptional
individuals who are driven to facilitate high-quality care. Unlock your
potential and embark on a rewarding career journey with Newcross Healthcare.
Who are you?
Your primary
mission as a Community Care Lead at Newcross Healthcare is to deliver
high-quality and person-centred care to individuals within their own homes or
in the community. Community Care Associates play a pivotal role in ensuring
that clients receive the care and support they need to maintain their
independence and well-being. They work closely with clients and their families
to develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs, which may
include assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration,
mobility support, and emotional companionship. By offering compassionate and
professional care, Community Care Associates contribute to enhancing the
quality of life for clients while upholding the values and standards of
Newcross Healthcare.
What will you do?
Whilst a full job description can be supplied here are a few of the key
responsibilities for the role:
· Take full day to day
responsibility for the service delivery of the care package. Conduct periodic
assessments and evaluations of the service users to ensure their care plans are
up-to-date and tailored to their evolving needs.
· Build positive
relationships with service users and their families, working closely within
each allocated client/case load package. Advocate for the best interests of
service users, ensuring they receive appropriate care and support.
· Accurately record
data into systems (e.g. bookings, complaint/incident management). Maintain
accurate and up-to-date records of all care-related activities, incidents, and
observations, and provide regular reports to the appropriate authorities or
management.
· Provide information,
education, and support to the families and caregivers of service users, helping
them understand and participate in the care process.
· Be involved in
writing care plans for non-clinical elements and/or non-complex clients e.g,
personal care plan and enabling packages and collaborate with the Lead Nurse in
regards to its implementation.
· Undertake full
assessments of potential new clients for non-complex packages e.g, enabling
packages – with support and sign off by the Lead Nurse.
· Be part of the
regions on call service on a rolling rota basis, providing support and
assistance as needed out of office hours.
· Identify and report
environmental and personal changes in the home environment which may be seen as
a risk to both staff and the service user.
· To take an active
role in the recruitment, induction and allocation of new staff, ensuring
recruitment and induction processes, including introduction to clients, are
robustly followed.
Why Join us:
Benefits:
· Pension Scheme
· Car Allowance
· Annual Bonus
· Training and
Personal Development Support
· myHealthPlan:
Access to a virtual GP and mental health support through a ‘best in class’ Colleague Assistance Programme (EAP)
· Perks at Work:
Over 30,000 deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories
including, groceries, fashion, electronics and more
· 28 days annual
leave including bank holidays (rising to 33 after the first year and increasing
with length of service)
Equality, diversity and inclusion:
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business,
seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal
opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and
are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they
have the opportunity to contribute.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format
or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or
attend an interview, please contact us and we will talk to you about how we can
assist.