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SalaryCare Worker Mitcham Full Time GBP10.75 - GBP12.00 per hour
Our client is seeking a Care/Support Worker with the sensitivity required to provide services in a way which preserves the dignity, privacy, choice, independence, fulfilment and rights of the people who use their services.
To thrive in this role, you will to show a high level of initiative and empathy when working with service users. You will communicate at all levels effectively and be able to recognise changes in the service user s needs or circumstances.
You must be able to travel within a community setting and have flexibility and reliability.
Are you the right person for the job?
The following skills are essential
- Good comprehension of the English language (both reading, written and verbal)
- Basic IT skills (when inputting data on a mobile device)
- Ability to recognise poor practice
- Understanding of the principles of Empowerment
- Working knowledge of the Safeguarding Process
- Ability to recognise and report hazards
- Able to carry out moving and positioning techniques
- Ability to show empathy
- Accurate Record Keeping
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to work alone
- Enhanced DBS Check
The following skills are desirable
- QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Understanding of Supporting people to live independently
- Specialist Training - Various
- Ability to speak on behalf of others
What will your role look like?
Delivering The Highest Standard of Quality Care to all Service Users
- To support service users to lead as independent a life as possible
- To provide personal care and support to service users as detailed in their individual care/ support plan
- To adhere to the requirements in the risk assessments and care/support plans to ensure that the service user lives as safely as possible in their own home
- To prepare meals, ensure a balanced diet, undertake household and cleaning tasks, social interaction and any other tasks outlined in the care/support plan
- To dress appropriately for the post following the Company Dress Code.
- To develop good communication and effective working relationships with service users and others
- Be willing to work within a service user's own home, accepting the different environments and varying capabilities of service users
- To encourage service users' independence, while ensuring dignity, choice and respect at all times
Supporting the Company Office and Its Performance
- To ensure that any Health and Safety issues are reported immediately
- Ensure accurate and full records are kept for each service user
- To deliver flexible care and support for service users who require this
- To liaise with peers and other professionals as required and appropriate
- Where required, assist to ensure that all care visits are attended
- Accurately log in/out of visits using the office Call Monitoring system
- To report any concerns, complaints or safeguarding/ protection issues
- To attend staff meetings, training, supervisions and appraisals where necessary
Supporting Stakeholders and their requirements
- To attend and participate in case conferences and reviews as and when required
- To alert Managers/Quality Officers/Company Office Staff to any changes in the service users' condition or circumstances
- Take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the service user
- Be available and willing to undertake any other tasks specified by line management relevant to the role and the needs of the service user
- To communicate effectively with all peer groups
Occasionally, you may be required to
Undertake other duties as requested by your Line Manager
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