Care at Home Practitioner

Job Description

To work as a role model and support the delivery of competent and confident professional practice within Care at Home.

 

To plan, support and co-ordinate Care at Home practice relating to complex needs for adults within Moray in line with local and national policy and legislation and to take responsibility for supporting with the management of complex situations.

 

Requirements

The effective management of caseloads, the delivery of cost-effective interventions and the achievements of all relevant statutory requirements and Department policies, standards and guidelines. To introduce and support the development of evidence based practice.

 

Provide support, mentoring and coaching to Care at Home staff and demonstrate best practice in a professional capacity and promote a learning culture, particularly in relation to risk assessment & management and understanding complex needs.

 

To be responsible for practice audit within teams, working together with other Care at Home Management and the Quality Performance Team.

 

Manage, Plan and Co-ordinate set standards and monitor quality of complete needs in Moray in line with local and national policy and legislation.

 

The Individual

Recent experience of working in a Health/Social Care setting

Excellent knowledge of legislation, policies and practices associated with Care at Home and community care

Experience of successfully managing a varied and complex caseload

Experience of supporting/managing staff

HNC/SVQ3 in Social Care

Registered Nurse or other applicable professional qualification

Evidence of continuing professional development

Ability to negotiate and liaise effectively

Effective communication skills – oral and written

Effective use of IT skills and experience of using IT packages

Ability to work flexibly to meet demands of service

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to present complex information to colleagues

Ability to work independently

Ability to support and mentor staff

Knowledge of SSSC codes of practice and evidence of understanding/application in relevant work setting

Tact diplomacy and patience

Driving licence.  You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations within Moray to meet the operational requirements of the Service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car

Organised and able to manage competing priorities

Ability to work in a an open plan/shared office

Flexibility to work in different areas when required

 

Closing Date: 6 October 2023

Starting Salary:  £33,703.80 pro rata

£17.88 per hour

18.125 hours per week

 

Proposed Interview Date TBC

For further information contact Joan Hall 563300