Croydon Council
Senior Independent Living Carer
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Salary range: Grade 7 £38,256 - £39,276 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Croydon
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.
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.
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Special considerations
The post holder will be required to work regular scheduled shifts to include early morning, evening and alternate weekend working hours.
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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
Key business plan outcomes:
- 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
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Equal Opportunities Statement
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.
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