Living with physical and learning disabilities, she is unable to communicate her needs so you will need to be an excellent communicator and have an awareness of using sensory techniques to communicate and be willing to continue learning whilst in the role. You should also be able to act on your own initiative, have previous care experience and be able to drive.
You will support our client in her home and in the community when required. Personal care is required in this role.
The role is for approximately 10hr per week, the shifts, hours and working days will be discussed at interview.
Requirements
- Induction Training
- Safeguarding Adults
- First Aid
- Personal Care
- Moving and Handling with a Hoist
- Medication Care Needs
- Gastrostomy Care
- Epilepsy Awareness
- Learning Disability Awareness
- This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only for this role
- You must have previous care experience and an awareness of learning disabilities and epilepsy
- You must have an awareness of using sensory skills as a means of communication
- An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect)
- Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a person-centred way
- Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the clients needs
- Respect Company policies and procedures
- Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate
- Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect
Benefits
Enhanced bank holiday payments
Annual Leave is paid at 5.6weeks (pro-rata) per annum, based on contracted hours
Training and full support from your local HCD Community Nurse Assessor
Career pathway options
A personal development plan
24hr on-call support
Training Provided Specific to this Client: - Induction Training - Medication Care Need - Administration - Safeguarding Adults - Health and Safety - First Aid - Food Hygiene - Learning Disability Awareness - Autism Awareness You will be trained to CQC standards to meet the needs of the client. Essential Requirements Identified for this Role: - This post is exempt under The Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9 Part 1 - there is a genuine occupational requirement to recruit female support workers only for this role - You must have previous care experience and an awareness of learning disabilities and epilepsy - You must have an awareness of using sensory skills as a means of communication - An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this vacancy (expense to be met by HomeCareDirect) - Prepared to commit to long term care for one client in a 'person-centred' way - Willing to be trained to CQC standards to meet the client's needs - Respect Company policies and procedures - Be reliable / non-judgemental / caring / responsible / compassionate - Committed to confidentiality and to treat the client with dignity and respect