Care Worker

2 months ago

East London, United Kingdom LHCC Group Full time

Support Worker - Mental Health

**RESPONSIBLE/REPORTING TO**:
SENIOR STAFF and REGISTERED MANAGER

**COMPANY SUMMARY**

LHCCGroup has several care homes; 24hr supported living schemes, 9 to 5 shared supported living units and fully independent 1 or 2 bedroom flats with outreach services.

Our services range from the provision of accommodation and intensive care and support in our registered care settings, through less intensively supported living
- based accommodation projects, to providing outreach floating support to people in our fully independent flats or third party providers. As service users move to more independent accommodation, we ensure that the transition to independent living is taken in gradual steps which are manageable for the service user whilst providing best value for the sponsoring authority.

**PURPOSE**:
To support senior members of staff and manager in all aspects of the home management. To help create and maintain a supportive, secure and homely atmosphere in which clients can achieve maximum independence, freedom and choice where possible.

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To comply with the home’s Health and Safety, COSHH and Environmental Health regulations.
- To maintain confidentiality on all aspects of care and work within the home.
- To have a working knowledge of the home’s policies and procedures in respect to your job.
- To assist patients with dementia and other mental disorders.
- To assist clients with personal care which includes; using the bath, brushing hair, bed bath or shower, foot and nail care, washing hair, shaving clients, mouth care and denture care, helping the client use the bedpan, urinal, toilet or commode, preparing for bed, getting out of bed, washing and dressing.
- Helping the client with physical and mental activity, this involves talking to them, taking them out for a walk or trip, reading to them, writing on their behalf, assisting with their hobbies and recreation activities.
- To care for the dying.
- Assist with serving meals and other domestic duties you are qualified to undertake.
- Be on standby to answer emergency bells, greet visitors, answer the telephone and door.
- Take part in staff meetings and internal and external training as required.
- To assist in the dispensing of medication and clinical care to clients authorised and directed by the registered nurse.
- Taking on specific responsibilities in the home as directed by senior staff or manager
- Comply with GSCC Code of Practice, National Minimum Care Standards and any other relevant regulations
- To co-operate with the implementation of the Equality & Diversity Policy of LHCC Ltd
- To help/support service users’ in keeping their rooM/Flat clean and tidy
- To ensure the premises are clean and tidy at all times
- Provide care for people with Mental health support needs who is discharged under the section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 (After-care).

Note: In addition to the responsibilities listed above it may be necessary to perform other duties not listed.

Knowledge and expertise:

- Experience at NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Willingness to learn and develop their skills
- Good communication skills

**STAFF**
- To work both individually and as a member of a Multi-Disciplinary Team.
- To attend staff meetings and meetings outside the home if required by the needs of the establishment.
- To undergo appropriate training as available and determined in conjunction with the senior members of staff.
- To be available for supervision as required.
- To work effectively with volunteers and any other members of staff.

**LIASON**
- To assist in ensuring that residents maintain close links with the community through their relatives, friends, volunteers, clubs and other organisations.

**HEALTH AND SAFETY**
- To be aware of and comply with working practices as laid down under the Health and Safety at Work Act and as applicable to the home procedures.
- To ensure the safety of all personnel in the building, checking of regulations and regular inspection of fire safety equipment.
- To make senior staff aware of any defects in the building, plant or equipment.
- To ensure that any accidents to staff, residents or volunteers are reported in accordance with correct procedures.

**OTHER**
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the manager or other designated senior staff.

Note: In addition to the responsibilities listed above it may be necessary to perform other duties not listed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £24,596.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- East London, Greater London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care Worker: 1 year (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
- Overnight shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LHCC

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