Care Lead - Days

Household Care Lead (Days) – Permanent Contract

£14.50 per hour, 40.15 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home due to open in the first part of 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Household Care Lead (Days), you will be responsible for:

• Support the Clinical Lead/Registered Nurse in delivering person-centred care that upholds residents' dignity and wellbeing.
• Assist in the development and documentation of care within the Household Carer team.
• Ensure individualized care is provided as per residents' care plans.
• Create a nurturing environment for residents and their families.
• Engage in clinical supervisions for personal development and improved resident outcomes.
• Meet residents’ medical, physical, social, and emotional needs, involving them in care decisions.
• Provide daily reports on care delivered and note any changes.
• Assist residents during mealtimes and check dietary documentation.
• Encourage participation in wellbeing activities and lead daily activities for physical and mental stimulation.
• Document meaningful conversations and oversee daily care documentation accuracy.
• Mentor and lead team members to foster strong relationships with residents.
• Contribute to care planning, attend care reviews, and ensure responsiveness to residents’ needs.
• Support new staff through induction and mentorship.
• Participate in training sessions and keep a reflective diary on practice development.
• Promote KYN's values, maintain confidentiality, and effectively resolve concerns.
• Engage in team meetings and welcome new residents, staff, and visitors.
• Support infection control efforts and adhere to KYN’s policies and safety regulations.
• Ensure cleanliness in residents’ environments and report hazards.
• Manage care plans and medication administration as per guidelines.
• Act as a reference point for new Household Carers and lead infection control initiatives.
• Serve as a link to the Registered Nurse for managing ongoing clinical issues.

About you

• You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
• You will ideally have NVQ/QCF Diploma Level2/3 in Health and Social Care (or can provide evidence of current progress towards attainment of Level 3)
• You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• You will have the ability to lead and motivate team members and inspire professionalism
• You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued
• You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise
• You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.