Carers - Bank

**Location**:Pembroke House, Gillingham

**Salary**:£13.49 per hour

**Job type**:Full time

As well as permanent roles there are also vacancies for Bank/Flexy Carers at Pembroke House.

**Purpose**
- To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
- To support and enable residents to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
- In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Ensure residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To contribute to the efficient running of the home
- Support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support residents are followed
- Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of the resident
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Royal Naval Benevolent Trust - Pembroke House
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for the residents
- If desired by the resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
- Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
- Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
- Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role

**Staff Benefits**
- Generous pension scheme
- Excellent working conditions
- Appropriate training opportunities available.