We are looking for an experienced care professional to assist our Care Manager in all aspects of the operational management of PerCurra's Nottingham branch.

Percurra have developed a company to support people making choices and taking control of their lives when independent living at home becomes difficult. We help them live their life their way.

We support and empower our care staff to work with clients to support them as their circumstances change. The focus on outcomes based care will lead to enhanced lives for our clients. If circumstances change and more specialist support is required, Percurra will liaise with other service providers to manage the transition.

If delivering an excellent standard of support is important to you and you are ready to take the next step in your career then we would like to hear from you.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

- Car Driver with access to a car

- Level 3 in Health & Social Care 

- Excellent verbal/written communication skills 

- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 

- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with GP’s, Social Workers other HCP’s 

- Ability to lead, motivate and manage a staff team 

- Working within a multi–disciplinary team 

- Experience of leading or managing care and support environments 

- Good working knowledge of Essential Care standards and other relevant legislation 

- Evidence of continuous professional development 

- Ability to display empathy and warmth

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Accountable to the Care Manager. 

• To assist the manager in all aspects of the operational management of Percurra

• Supporting Care Coordinators

• Take responsibility for Staff Recruitment and ultimate responsibility for all new staff following recruitment to the end of their 12 week induction

• Ensure successful operation of quality control systems. 

• Oversee effective supervision and support of field based staff

• Maintain and enhance current client care provision by effective care planning and service development in line with client needs

• Ensure that all computerised and manual records are up to date. 

• Liaise with clients/relatives and allied professionals as required

• Preparation of management reports. 

• Ensure mandatory training needs of all staff are met effectively. 

• To participate in the on-call responsibilities.

• Work within agreed budgets to ensure profitability of business.

• To ensure that medication is administered in line with Company policy

• To participate in life planning for particular service users to include: 

   - Identifying the clients emotional, physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs and make appropriate decisions for action in consultation with the Management team.

  - Delivering of a clearly defined programme of care for each client and ensuring that such client files are recorded and maintained accurately.

We offer a 3-day induction within a 12 week training programme to all our employees to complete the Care Certificate. Options to continue training to NVQ2 and 3 in Health & Social Care may be made available.

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. When you join PerCurra Nottingham you have access to an Employee Assistance Programme. It’s a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.

Your duties will include: 

Personal care

Light household duties,

Possibly preparing meals or snacks

Working for PerCurra is not like working at any other care company; we make sure you are matched with the client to work within their care team.

We train all our staff to the highest CQC standards and support them fully in their careers in the care sector. We provide regular supervisions and ongoing training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

Because we are a fast growing, successful company there are always opportunities for employees to develop their skills.

To meet the needs of our clients we are recruiting new home care assistants to our Eastwood team.

Day shifts and waking night shifts are available (block hours).

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. When you join PerCurra Nottingham you have access to an Employee Assistance Programme. It’s a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.

Can you provide care and support in a professional and friendly way with patience and reliability and help a client remain in their own home?

If so, apply now attaching your CV.

Experience

You do not need to have worked as a carer before but some experience of care work (including caring for family and friends) is preferred.

About PerCurra

We offer a 3-day induction within a paid 12 week training programme to all our employees to complete the Care Certificate. Options to continue training to NVQ 2 and 3 will be made available.

Working for PerCurra is not like working at any other care company; we make sure you are matched with the right client to work within a care team. We train all our staff to the highest CQC standards and support them fully in their careers in the care sector.

We provide regular supervision and ongoing training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

Because we are a fast growing, successful company there are always opportunities for employees to develop their skills.

Additional hours may be available if required.

You do not need to have worked as a carer before but some experience of care work (including caring for family and friends) is preferred.

We offer a 3-day induction within a 12 week training programme to all our employees to complete the Care Certificate. Options to continue training to NVQ2 and 3 in Health & Social Care may be made available.

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. When you join PerCurra Nottingham you have access to an Employee Assistance Programme. It’s a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.

Your duties will include: 

• Personal care
• Light household duties,
• Possibly preparing meals or snacks
• Working for PerCurra is not like working at any other care company; we make sure you are matched with the client to work within their care team.

We train all our staff to the highest CQC standards and support them fully in their careers in the care sector. We provide regular supervisions and ongoing training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

Because we are a fast growing, successful company there are always opportunities for employees to develop their skills.

Some experience of care work (including caring for family and friends) is preferred.

We offer a 3-day induction within a 12 week training programme to all our employees to complete the Care Certificate. Options to continue training to NVQ2 and 3 in Health & Social Care may be made available.

The wellbeing of our staff is a priority. When you join PerCurra Nottingham you have access to an Employee Assistance Programme. It’s a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general wellbeing.

Your duties will include: 

• Personal care
• Light household duties,
• Possibly preparing meals or snacks
• Working for PerCurra is not like working at any other care company; we make sure you are matched with the client to work within their care team.

We train all our staff to the highest CQC standards and support them fully in their careers in the care sector. We provide regular supervisions and ongoing training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.

Because we are a fast growing, successful company there are always opportunities for employees to develop their skills.