Head of Care - Magnolia House

Job Posted: 7 October 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: from £12.61 per hour
• Industries: Health & Social Care

Head of Care

Are you a senior carer, with proven experience in Dementia care, looking for a new role?

Are you an experienced Head of Care, looking for a new post?

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a full-time Head of Care position, offering compassionate, person-centered residential and dementia care.

You will be leading and supporting our care team to provide the highest quality of care and leading on clinical issues. The role holds the responsibility for effective care planning and risk assessing, and you will ensure high standards of care are achieved, adhering to company policies and procedures at all times.

The Role:

This is a full time position working 36-48 hours a week, including alternate weekends

About you

• A passion for delivering excellent care
• A minimum of Level 3 in Adult Health and Social Care
• Demonstrated supervising experience in a care setting
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a care team effectively
• Excellent communication skills to interact with residents, families, and staff
• Proficiency in creating and implementing care plans
• Premium skills in driving and experience in senior care
• Proven track record in a care home environment delivering quality care
• Sound dementia knowledge
• Familiarity with IT systems in a care home environment

As well as a competitive salary our team are also rewarded with:

• The BEST training. We believe in the highest standard so we pay you to get trained!
• Blue Light Card offering you discounts in hundreds of retailers on the high street and online
• Free 24-hour Counselling service for you and your household dependents
• Annual pay reviews
• Potential to receive funding to gain qualifications
• Genuine opportunities for career progression

Why work for us?

We have more than 30 years’ experience of providing high quality, person-centred residential and dementia care to our elderly residents.

Our family of staff are carefully selected for their compassionate nature and their passion for the role, as well as their qualifications and experience, so that we make sure we provide the very best service possible to our family of residents.

If this sounds like you and you would like to join our St Vincent Family, apply now, because we can’t wait to hear from you!