Residential Care Assistant

1 week ago

Chelmsford cmqh, United Kingdom Essex County Council Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Residential Assistant to join our team at Essex County Council. As a key member of our residential/short break service, you will play a vital role in ensuring the provision of a high-quality service for adults.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide support to individuals to ensure they reach their optimum independence and can exert control in their everyday lives, in accordance with the care plan.
  • Support individuals/groups to access social and leisure activities, including college classes, resource centres, community access, and other activities.
  • Monitor individual emotional and general wellbeing on a daily basis and ensure the protection of adults from abuse, reporting any concerns to senior managers.
  • Support individuals to make choices in a way that respects their dignity and privacy and promotes their choice in accordance with the care plan and any other key documents.
  • Ensure respectful, patient, and courteous approaches are undertaken with adults, their families, visitors, and colleagues within the home or out in the community.
Requirements
  • Educated to RQF Level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience with a willingness to achieve the award within 24 months of starting the role.
  • Experience within a social care setting and working within a team environment.
  • Good communication skills and an ability to develop a rapport and engage with diverse groups of individuals.
  • Some experience working with adults with disabilities or the desire to work in this field.
  • Awareness of a person-centred approach and respect for dignity and privacy, promoting choice.
  • Understanding of and the ability to develop knowledge of the needs of individuals and legislation in respect of Vulnerable Adults, Mental Capacity, and other relevant legislation, policy, and procedure.
  • Willing to undertake training in the following if not already completed: Manual Handling, First Aid Awareness, Food Hygiene, Risk and Conflict Management, Data Protection, and Health and Safety.
What We Offer

Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please apply via the Working for Essex website.

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