Shift Leader

Shift Leaders - Levington Court, Lowestoft

12.20 per hour; £24,115.10 FTE

32 hours per week; Permanent

Job Ref : LC063

As an Orwell Shift Leader, you will be highly motivated and enthusiastic and work alongside the Service Manager to support the day-to-day running of our Extra Care service.

You will lead on advising and motivating a care team to ensure that we provide the best possible service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support the team with shift plans and rota management.
• Be a leader in the service and empower the team members in everything they do, acting as a best practice role model.
• Act as a champion for our customers and team. You'll help to create a happy, homely atmosphere
• Liaise with GP's and social workers where needed for customers.
• Complete staff competencies for medication, practice observations, random spot checks and review daily medication administration.
• Support with ordering / collection of medication for customers.

Our ideal Shift Leader will have previous experience…

About Levington Court…

Levington Court is situated in close proximity of Lowestoft's picturesque seaside location offering many local amenities. Levington Court is close to doctor's surgeries, dentists, restaurants and traditional seaside shops.

The service is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping you to live independently for as long as possible. It gives you the security and privacy of a home of your own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if you need them. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

More reasons to apply…

Person Specification...

Interview Date : To be confirmed

Before applying…

Additional employment documents : https : / / www.orwell-housing.co.uk / work-with-us / additional-employment-documents /

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

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