Salary: £19,422 - £22,443 pro rata plus a 17% shift enhancement

1 x 22.5hrs per week and 1 x 18.5hrs per week

Variable shifts 7.30am - 2.30pm & 2.30pm to 9.30pm, the rota incorporates working every other weekend and may include Bank Holiday working.

Portsmouth Local Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Why work at Shearwater

Are you interested in people with dementia and want to help them to get the most out of life? Then we are looking for people like you who have the enthusiasm and passion to join our team. Its hard work and mentally & physically strenuous but rewarding for the right person with the right skills. We provide person centred care to our clients and help to encourage independence as part of enabling them to make choices and live their own lives as much as they can and we encourage activity based care.

We will support you and train you, we are very proud of our comprehensive training programme.

Finally a little bit of information about the building itself its is a purpose built 60 bed residential home which opened in August 2009 for adults with dementia. Its accommodation is over 3 floors 2 floors of small units of ten, 1 floor of 20, each bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom. We have 90 - 100 staff working across the 3 floors in small teams.

As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference. Our values are outlined in our Ways of Working and our Guiding Principles and if they reflect how you are and how you work then this could be the role that meets your expectations.

What is the role?

Within the role you will lead a team of care staff in the provision of a needs led service for adults with dementia. You will be responsible for one floor of the home, comprising two group living areas, totalling 20 residents. You will lead a shift to ensure staff are deployed where and when required for best service delivery. You will contribute to the promotion of independence through person centred care planning. Your role will involve some direct hands on care. You will be responsible for the development of allocated members of the domestic team, and liaising with social workers, health and other involved professionals. You will be responsible for monitoring and ordering of stores for the floor, co-ordinating with the admin assistants.

Who is the person?

You need to:

1. Have an NVQ 3 or 4 in Social Care.

2. Have a comprehensive understanding of equality and diversity.

3. Have substantial experience working in a residential setting with dementia clients.

4. Have supervisory skills, including shift planning, covering and training staff.

5. Have the ability to keep accurate and up-to-date records.

6. Have good verbal communication skills as you will be liaising with visiting professionals.

7. Have knowledge of IT systems, other assistive technology, and a willingness to learn.

8. Have experience of administering and the storage of medication.

9. Have the ability to demonstrate effective use of resources.

10. Have a calming nature to deal with emergency situations.

11. Have experience of negotiation and decision-making.

12. Have the ability to follow policy in accordance with quality standards.