- Responsibilities:
Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
- To support Service Users with all aspects of their day-to-day living, enabling them to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
- Most of the employee's work will be done alone with the Service User at home.
- Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role.
- 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.
- Skills:
Provide Service Users with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom, as dictated in their Care Plan.
- Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Service Users’ family members as needed.
- Have the ability to build rapport with people by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives.
- Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Service Users Support Workers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Service Users.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic nature.
- Ability to handle stressful situations with patience and professionalism.
- Basic knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: ADMED 01