Located just a mile from Tonbridge Town Centre, Barnes Lodge is a stunning Care Home that opened in 2016, set in established trees on the outskirts of Tonbridge.

Barnes Lodge offers person centred care on a respite or permanent basis within our retirement community, and sits alongside Rosewell House Extra Care Housing Scheme, a scheme comprising 59 apartments and promoting independent living for over 55s.

Barnes Lodge highly trained staff are committed to caring for the residents as though they are an extended family member, getting to know them and supporting them to live life to the fullest.

Applications from people who would like to join the dedicated teams of staff working hard to ensure the care delivered is always of the highest quality are always welcome.

Barnes Lodge is rated "Good" by CQC.

Barnes Lodge has vacancies for Bank Nurses, to join our night care teams providing cover for holidays and absences.

Pay: £19.00 - £20.00 per hour

SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To support the Deputy Manager within the Home in providing leadership to the care team and effective 24hr management of the Home within the available resources. The post holder will have a key responsibility for the quality of nursing assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation and associated care staff training issues to ensure that at all times residents receive excellent quality care.

Take responsibility for the safeguarding of adults and follow the Organisations whistleblowing policy as required.

To ensure that the home provides a homely and safe environment to all residents consistent with their dignity, wellbeing and the principles of person centred care.

SUPERVISORY

To have responsibility for the management and allocation of duties to care and support during the course of shift.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH OTHERS:

INTERNAL

Management of the home

Home Care and Nursing Colleagues

Residents

Catering, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Administrative Staff

Head Office

EXTERNAL

Families, Carers and Advocates

Legal Representatives

GPs, Social Services

Pharmacists

District Nurses, Physio, OTs and SALTs

Hospice

Voluntary organisations

Education establishments

Other statutory service providers

For the right candidate, this is a marvellous opportunity to join an established, growing organisation in the heart of Kent.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

· A relevant nursing qualification

· Registered with the NMC

· Satisfactory references

· Right to work in the UK

Benefits of working for Rapport Housing and Care include:

20 days paid holiday PLUS Bank Holidays

Comprehensive Induction and Training Packages Continual professional development

Stakeholder Pension Scheme

Confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, satisfactory numeracy and literacy assessments and medical clearance.

If you have any questions about the role or about Rapport Housing and Care, please feel free to contact HR on 01634 729137.

Otherwise and to apply, please click on the apply now button and complete the online form.

Rapport Housing and Care offers Residential, Nursing and Supported Care to older people with physical frailty and Dementia across Kent.

Rapport Housing and Care values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.

Charity No: 254140.

For the right candidate, this is a marvellous opportunity to join an established, growing organisation in the heart of Kent.

Benefits of working for Rapport Housing and Care include:

o Comprehensive Induction and Training Packages Continual professional development
o Stakeholder Pension Scheme


Confirmation of all appointments is subject to proof of Eligibility to Work in the UK, satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references, satisfactory numeracy and literacy assessments and medical clearance.

If you have any questions about the role or about Rapport Housing and Care, please feel free to contact HR on 01634 729137.

Otherwise and to apply, please click on the apply now button and complete the online form.

PLEASE NOTE: applications that do not include full education and work histories (with gaps between jobs explained) may not be considered.

Rapport Housing and Care offers Supported and Residential Care to older people with physical frailty and Dementia across Kent.

Rapport Housing and Care values the diversity that exists in all our communities and works towards this being reflected in our workforce.

Charity No: 254140.