The Way We Care Lead (Part-time)
We are looking for a committed individual with a heart for the care
of older people and a keenness to deliver our The Way We Care
Programme which encompasses our approach to the care of our residents.
We have a fantastic new job opportunity at Milward House, where The
Way We Care Lead will oversee the building of relationships between
staff and those we care for - prioritising a family model of care
throughout the home.
This role is perfect for an upbeat and enthusiastic person who is
interested in engaging with our older residents and staff to promote
The Way We Care.
Milward House is an attractive, modern care home about two miles from
the centre of Tunbridge Wells, Kent and offers both residential care
and dementia care.
Responsibilities:
- To care for our family members/residents, by providing a loving
and caring environment and maintaining the Christian ethos that is
so important to them;
- To embrace the Society’s The Way We Care Model. This means
providing the highest quality of care possible addressing Mind, Body
and Spirit - The Whole Person;
- To take responsibility for The Way We Care Programme, developing
all levels of staff competency, understand and practice the
philosophy of seeing the person first, whilst celebrating their
strengths and supporting their unique Spiritual, Emotional and
Physical needs;
- To provide a working environment where each member of staff feels
that they are part of the team with something to contribute and the
opportunity to develop their personal skills, knowing their ideas
are listened to and acted upon when the ideas are enriching the
lives of those we care for;
- To prioritise and support the spiritual life of the home, both for
family members/residents and the staff making it possible for all
family members/residents to carry on enjoying the special
relationship with the Lord Jesus at their own pace and in their own way.
About you:
- Caring or nursing experience;
- Experience leading or managing a team;
- You have empathy and enjoy working with older people;
- You are able to support individuals with unique and diverse needs;
- You have a positive, open and warm personality;
- You desire to make others happy with a genuine love for all people
and a positive outlook on life;
- You will be a companion and friend to all of the people we care
for – with or without dementia;
- You are able to work with teams and individuals and be willing to
take on any task to provide an excellent level of care;
- You are well-organised, adaptable and practical.
Hours:
A Part-time Contract (approximately 21 hours over 5 days a week).
Benefits:
- Joining bonus up to £250
- Training & development: Care Certificate, Level 2 & 3 NVQ
- Career development: Whether you are starting your career or
looking to expand your skills.
- Paid DBS checks
- Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
- Ongoing support from management
- Guaranteed hours
- Free meal: free meal during shift within the care homes
- Flexible working: various working hours
- Employee assistance programme
- Work clothing provided
- Team events
- Perkbox rewards
- Pension scheme
- Recommend a Friend Scheme