Chiltern Grange Care Home
Chiltern Grange provides expert 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care to up to 75 elderly residents. The home offers restaurants, a hair salon, library, orangery, leisure and wellness room and private dining room. The home is within easy reach of nearby towns Marlow, High Wycombe and Hazlemere.

Location: Chiltern Grange Care Home, Ibstone Road, Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire HP14 3GG
Contract: Care Team Leader: 36 or 48 hour contract.
Shift Pattern: Nights, 8pm to 8am, including alternate weekends.

Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages.

About You

• You are passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults.
• You are willing to work towards or have your NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• You have previous experience in a care home environment, ideally in a Senior Carer role.
• You are confident in administering medication within a care home setting, including supporting multiple residents.
• You understand care planning and are comfortable updating or creating care plans.
• You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You have strong leadership skills and can motivate and support those around you.
• You have a natural desire to help others and thrive within a team of Senior Carers and Care Team Leaders, all committed to providing the highest standard of care for our residents.

About the Role
Leading a team of Carers and Senior Carers, you will deliver person-centred care to our residents to ensure they retain their dignity and individuality. By leading a happy and competent team, you can really make a difference in your home and also the local community. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring a team of Carers and Senior Carers in the day to day running of the home.
• Communicating regularly with our residents' families and health care professionals to write and adapt care plans.
• Administering medication and completing risk assessments.
• Ensuring the needs of the residents are always met.
• Ensuring residents' daily records are up to date and accurately reflect the care provided.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Colleague Discounts
• FlexEarn
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free uniform provided

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom. Porthaven are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant pledging our commitment and support to the Armed Forces community, veterans, reservists and their families.