Care Assistant

Role Details

Job Title:

Carer

Reports to:

Senior Carer/Nurse

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

· 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 service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual

· To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge

Location:

The service's premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

Shifts covering a 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Carer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing

· To contribute to the efficient running of the service

· Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community

· Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed

· Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users

· Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with Others:

· Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service

· Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users

· If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

· 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

Personal and Professional Development:

· Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards

· Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its 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

· Be open to learning opportunities

Person Specification

Specific Requirement for Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Good English - written and verbal

X

RQF qualifications in Social Care

X

Specific Requirement for Skills

Essential

Desirable

Proficient Written Skills

Maintain all care plans/care records in accordance with the service's policy

X

Leadership Skills

Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

X

Provide service users with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

X

Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to service users' family members as needed

X

Communication Skills

Carers must build a rapport with service users by establishing personal connections and showing an interest in their lives

X

Carers must be able to communicate effectively with service users

X

Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of service users

X

Problem-solving Skills

Carers need to be able to adapt to and address situations quickly

X

Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

X

Specific Requirement for Previous Experience

Essential

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a similar environment

X

Previous experience of working in a similar role

X

Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs

X

Values-based Personal Qualities

Area

Specific Requirement

Working Together

· Involve service users, families, external agencies and colleagues

· Speak up when things go wrong

Respect and Dignity

· Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices

· Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking

Everybody Counts

· Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded

· Understand human rights and impact on care delivery

· Facilitating people to 'speak up' about concerns and acting upon them

Commitment to Quality of Care

· Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services

· Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement

· Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge

Compassion

· Treating people with kindness

· Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment

· Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service

Improving Lives

· Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas

· Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service

· Improving outcomes for people

· Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.39 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Transport links

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person