Senior Care Worker

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Carer for our client based in Walthamstow and surrounding areas. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SENIOR CARER EXPERIENCE! Duties & Responsibilities as a Senior Carer: * Managing staff - Supervision/Training/Handovers * Managing medications - Ordering/administering and returns * In charge of the care home as duty officer * Ability to prioritise workload and full of initiative * Health & Safety at Work * Staff Rota * Allocation of duties * Shifts - including weekend and Bank Holidays * Write care plans. * keep families up to date about their relative’s progress. Working Hours: 21-36 hours per week Requirements: * Experience of working in Residential setting for older people over the age of 65 years living with dementia * Enhanced DBS * Ability to use computer - send/receive emails, work on words & excel * Good communication & organisational skills * Ability to write reports and send out letters * QCF (NVQ) in HSC level 3 minimum If you have the relevant experience, please apply with your CV. PLEASE NOTE: WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP! DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SENIOR CARER EXPERIENCE