WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSERSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
What we offer
- Mileage and travel time paid
- Additional Day off paid for your birthday
- All for One vouchers
- Full training provided
- QCS 2,3,4,5 opportunities
- Pension Scheme
- Progression within the company
- Supportive colleagues and management team.
Hours are flexible, every other weekend required.
Care Workers work to promote service users to remain independent in their own homes.
Our Care Workers deliver care in the home and other venues, provide a reliable, personal service which meets the individuals personal need and respect confidentiality at all times.
Duties and tasks will include the provision of personal, social and enabling care and support to service users within their own home and in the community.
JOB SPECIFICATION
To deliver high quality care to Service Users and their families
To provide the highest quality care to service users in their own homes in accordance with their support plan, in person-centred approach.
The range of tasks that the Care Worker may be required to undertake covers personal care, domestic/practical tasks, and enabling and support work:
Personal care includes washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, and medication monitoringand/or assistance.
Social duties include preparing and cooking meals, essential cleaning, shopping, bill payment and fire maintenance.
Enabling and support may include such activities as supervising, monitoring, and coaching to empower service users to be as independent as possible and have control over their own lives.
Care Workers may also be required to escort or accompany service users to outings, appointments, or other events.
To be aware of the personal needs and requirements of your service users, communicating successfully, not only with your service user, their family, friends, and other healthcare professionals.
Ensure that all care is completed within Ivy Grace home Care Policies and Procedures,
CQC Fundamental Standards and all contractual and legislative requirements.
Any other duties that may be necessary to comply with the demands of the CQC or other legislative bodies.
Maintain appropriate records to meet the needs of the service, observing and promptly reporting back any changes or concerns in your service user’s circumstances or condition.
Contribute to and work effectively as part of a team.
Deliver support in a manner which is sensitive to the service user’s culture, disability, race, age, sexuality, marital or civil partnership status, transgender status or religion/belief.
Engage and work closely with unpaid carers, such as family or friends, for the benefit of the service user.
Promote anti-discriminatory practice.
Protect the confidentiality of service users and of Ivy Grace Home Care.
Promote the dignity and privacy of service users.
Act promptly and appropriately to protect service users from neglect or abuse.
Participate in staff development (including supervision), training and performance appraisals as required.
At all times present a professional and caring image of Ivy Grace Home Care and demonstrate behaviours reflective of Ivy Grace Home Care values.
Any other duties as delegated by line managers.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Proficiency in IT for documentation and reporting
- Valid driving license and access to a vehicle for home care visits
- Compassionate and patient demeanor with a commitment to providing high-quality care
Summary
As a Care Assistant, you will be essential in providing compassionate support to individuals in their own home. Reporting to the Care Manager, your role involves assisting with daily living activities, implementing care plans, and ensuring the well-being of clients. Your core skills in communication and IT will enhance your ability to interact effectively with clients and their families. With premium skills in driving and a commitment to high-quality care, you will contribute significantly to improving the quality of life for those you serve.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.00-£13.85 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- We require every other weekend. Are you able to work this?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: On the road
