Care Assistant

2 months ago


Prestonpans, United Kingdom JOHN BELLANY DAY CENTRE Full time

**35 hours per week**

**Monday - Thursday: 09.15 - 16.15hrs**

**Friday 09.00 - 16.00**

To provide assistance, encouragement, practical and emotional support to service users at the Day Centre and assist with all aspects of Daily Living.Working in partnership with Health and Social Care professionals, Line Manager and colleagues, the post holder will play a key role in the care planning process, setting aims and targets for service users enabling them to maximise their full potential and independence and allow them to remain in their own homes within their communities.

Responsible for the delivery of personal care and support for service users whilst attending the Day Centre, in accordance with individuals care plans

Assist and accompany service users to safely board Centre transport and adhere to all safety aspects while travelling on inward and outward journeys

Create and maintain a supportive atmosphere where service users can achieve maximum independence at the Day Centre; and respond sensitively and flexibly to a wide range of individual situations

Report regularly to Manager regarding any changes to service users care provision and update care plans are necessary

Follow appropriate training, provide assistance, support and enablement with personal care and daily living tasks in accordance with service users assessed needs.

Be aware of Health & Safety issues and promote safe working practices in accordance with guidance

Maintain awareness of Adult Support & Protection guidance and, where necessary, immediately inform Line Manager of any concerns

Where changes occur in level of support required, refer to Line Manager for support and guidance Record information and maintain online care plans in line with statutory guidelines, outlining any changes in service user’s needs

Work in partnership with colleagues within the organisation and external agencies

Participate in regular staff meetings as required

Undertake staff training and development as required

Undertake ANY OTHER RELEVANT DUTIES, as identified by Line Manager
- Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Care Level 3 desirable

SSSC registration Care at Home
- PVG Membership (Adults) is an essential requirement for this post

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

**Salary**: £11.13-£11.26 per hour

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Prestonpans, EH32 0DF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- SVQ2 in Care (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Prestonpans, EH32 0DF

Application deadline: 06/06/2023
Reference ID: JBDC/CA-OUTMAY23


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