Senior Care Worker
| Posting date: | 02 April 2024 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2024 |
| Location: | Thornaby, Stockton-On-Tees |
| Company: | The Ark Care Principles |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
SENIOR CARE WORKER JOB DESCRIPTRION
Job title: Senior Care Assistant
Reporting to: RM
The senior care assistant provides the highest possible standards of care and service to all residents, in addition to performing a supervisory role. Senior care assistants respond to emergencies, providing guidance and support to care assistants under the supervision of Ark Care Principles.
Senior Carer, plays a crucial role in sharing relevant information with professionals to enhance the overall well-being and care coordination for service users. This responsibility must be carried out in strict adherence to data protection and ACP .
This Job role is for 37.5 Hours per week.
Salary: £21060 per Annum
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborative Information Sharing:
• Share pertinent information, where appropriate, with key partners such as healthcare professionals, social workers, and family members.
• Foster open communication channels to facilitate effective collaboration in the best interests of residents.
Data Protection Compliance:
• Adhere to data protection principles and regulations when handling and sharing resident information.
• Ensure that all information shared is done so securely and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Apply Talbert principles when sharing health and social care information, prioritizing the confidentiality and privacy of residents.
• Seek consent from residents and their representatives where required before sharing sensitive information.
Record-Keeping and Documentation:
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of information shared, including the purpose, recipients, and any consents obtained.
• Document the communication process in line with the company's policies and procedures.
Training and Awareness:
• Stay informed about data protection laws, Talbert principles, and other relevant regulations.
• Attend training sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of best practices in information sharing.
• Ensure that all care assistants within your team follow the individualised care plans for residents and encourage them to contribute towards the development and review of these.
• Under the supervision of RM, Care Coordinator, Field Supervisor, support the training and supervision of new and junior staff members in all aspects of their work within the residents’ homes.
• Be aware of CQC fundamental standards.
• Commitment to Confidentiality and Collaboration.
Management: Keyworker Roles, Supervision and Spot Checks:
• Carry out your key worker duties under the overall management and supervision of your designated line manager.
• Collaborate with the care team to address service users' needs and concern effectively.
• Follow the direction and guidance of the manager in the execution of your key worker duties.
• Seek clarification from the manager when needed and promptly communicate any challenges or concerns.
• Act as the designated key worker for a specific group of nominated service users.
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with assigned service users and their representatives.
• Support and mentor junior care staff, providing guidance and sharing expertise.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new team members.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions to assess performance, identify training needs, and ensure adherence to care standards. (Supervision time to be arranged in liaison with the care coordinator for time allocation)
Job title: Senior Care Assistant
Reporting to: RM
The senior care assistant provides the highest possible standards of care and service to all residents, in addition to performing a supervisory role. Senior care assistants respond to emergencies, providing guidance and support to care assistants under the supervision of Ark Care Principles.
Senior Carer, plays a crucial role in sharing relevant information with professionals to enhance the overall well-being and care coordination for service users. This responsibility must be carried out in strict adherence to data protection and ACP .
This Job role is for 37.5 Hours per week.
Salary: £21060 per Annum
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborative Information Sharing:
• Share pertinent information, where appropriate, with key partners such as healthcare professionals, social workers, and family members.
• Foster open communication channels to facilitate effective collaboration in the best interests of residents.
Data Protection Compliance:
• Adhere to data protection principles and regulations when handling and sharing resident information.
• Ensure that all information shared is done so securely and in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines.
• Apply Talbert principles when sharing health and social care information, prioritizing the confidentiality and privacy of residents.
• Seek consent from residents and their representatives where required before sharing sensitive information.
Record-Keeping and Documentation:
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of information shared, including the purpose, recipients, and any consents obtained.
• Document the communication process in line with the company's policies and procedures.
Training and Awareness:
• Stay informed about data protection laws, Talbert principles, and other relevant regulations.
• Attend training sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of best practices in information sharing.
• Ensure that all care assistants within your team follow the individualised care plans for residents and encourage them to contribute towards the development and review of these.
• Under the supervision of RM, Care Coordinator, Field Supervisor, support the training and supervision of new and junior staff members in all aspects of their work within the residents’ homes.
• Be aware of CQC fundamental standards.
• Commitment to Confidentiality and Collaboration.
Management: Keyworker Roles, Supervision and Spot Checks:
• Carry out your key worker duties under the overall management and supervision of your designated line manager.
• Collaborate with the care team to address service users' needs and concern effectively.
• Follow the direction and guidance of the manager in the execution of your key worker duties.
• Seek clarification from the manager when needed and promptly communicate any challenges or concerns.
• Act as the designated key worker for a specific group of nominated service users.
• Foster a supportive and trusting relationship with assigned service users and their representatives.
• Support and mentor junior care staff, providing guidance and sharing expertise.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new team members.
• Conduct regular supervision sessions to assess performance, identify training needs, and ensure adherence to care standards. (Supervision time to be arranged in liaison with the care coordinator for time allocation)