Senior Independent Living Carer
Croydon Council
Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA, UK
Published today
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Independent Living Carer - Extra Care Housing Service - Provider Services, ASCH
The Opportunity
The Extra Care Housing service requires driven and confident individuals to support the delivery of a CQC registered care and support service to tenants residing in the extra care housing scheme.
This role will serve as direct support to the registered manager and will have a key focus on the person centred delivery of care and support, within the constraints of agreed care plans, and to support the best outcomes through partnership working across adult social care and health
The role will offer a combination of front-line hands-on care & support delivery, and office based administration to support the evidence based model of working.
The Location
We are looking for multiple Senior Independent Living Carers to be based at different locations:
It is important that applicants clearly identify their preferred location as part of their supporting statement.
About You
We are looking for a confident and proactive individual, who also has;
**IMPORTANT - Please include your preferred location as part of the supporting statement**
About Us
Croydon Council's priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.
Senior Independent Living Carer - Extra Care Housing Service - Provider Services, ASCH
The Opportunity
The Extra Care Housing service requires driven and confident individuals to support the delivery of a CQC registered care and support service to tenants residing in the extra care housing scheme.
This role will serve as direct support to the registered manager and will have a key focus on the person centred delivery of care and support, within the constraints of agreed care plans, and to support the best outcomes through partnership working across adult social care and health
The role will offer a combination of front-line hands-on care & support delivery, and office based administration to support the evidence based model of working.
The Location
We are looking for multiple Senior Independent Living Carers to be based at different locations:
- Brookhurst Court - 190 Selhurst Road, South Norwood. SE25 6XX (x1 posts)
- Freeman Court - 94 Stanford Road, Norbury. SW16 4QR (x2 posts)
It is important that applicants clearly identify their preferred location as part of their supporting statement.
About You
We are looking for a confident and proactive individual, who also has;
- Good working knowledge of a CQC registered service
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation and regulations relevant to this role.
- Ability to prioritise own workload in a fast-paced environment, with multiple deadlines.
- Experience of team leadership
- Excellent communication skills
- Good command of Microsoft Office Tools and online resources
- Must hold a L3 In Adult Social Care.
**IMPORTANT - Please include your preferred location as part of the supporting statement**
About Us
Croydon Council's priorities
The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services
- Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable
- Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon's diverse communities and businesses
- Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors
- Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice
- Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities
- Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
- Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
- Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we're proud to call home
- People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
- Croydon Council's new ways of working
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.