Senior Care Officer

This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Adult Social Services Team.

We pay an attractive salary of £29,269 - £32,076 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team working alongside the Manager and Deputy Manager who has the necessary skills, experience and commitment to manage and provide leadership to the staff team and to ensure people who live in the home experiences the highest standard of care and lives a fulfilled, meaningful life.

The successful applicant will manage the establishment in the absence of the Registered Manager or Deputy and be responsible for maintaining appropriate records in accordance with policies and procedures of Caerphilly County Borough Council.

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services or equivalent as recognised by the Social Care Wales or a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care Services.
Knowledge of principles that underpin quality care, e.g. dignity, choice, etc
A full UK Category B (Cars) driving licence and the use of a motor vehicle insured for business purposes to travel throughout the borough to attend meetings., Disability Confident
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We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.