Community Footcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.44 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2024 |
| Location: | Kent, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Age UK Kent Rivers |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a committed individual who is willing to go the extra mile to take on our Community Footcare Assistant role. The individual will be providing a basic foot care service for people aged over 50.
Hourly rate: £11.44 per hour
Location: Northwest Kent and Medway
Hours: Zero-hours contract, flexibility across Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
Assess the footcare needs of clients referred to Age UK Kent Rivers.
Provide toenail cutting services with care and professionalism.
Ensure timely ordering and maintenance of toenail cutting equipment.
Offer advice on foot care and suitable footwear.
Work collaboratively to support the independence and well-being of clients.
Monitor client satisfaction and promote healthy lifestyles.
Maintain client relationships and confidentiality.
Complete necessary documentation and liaise with healthcare professionals.
Provide domestic support to service users in their own homes, where required to cover, carrying out tasks such as shopping and housework services; including (but not limited to) cleaning, cooking, washing up, washing, ironing, pet care (if applicable) etc.
Provide emotional support and companionship to service users in their own homes, where required to cover, e.g. keeping them company during the call.
Take on any other reasonable duties, within individual capability, to meet the needs of the organisation.
The areas covered in the Job Description are intended to provide an overall context to the role, and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks.
Requirements:
NVQ 2 qualification in Care preferred.
UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
Smartphone for work-related applications.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
Experience in care work, particularly with older people.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dedication to Age UK Kent Rivers' values and expectations.
Resilience and adaptability to changing environments.
Attention to detail and proactive approach to client health concerns.
Initiative and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Knowledge of the local area and willingness to undertake mandatory training.
Benefits:
Petrol paid 45p per mile.
Blue Light Card Discount.
DBS, training and uniforms/PPE all paid for by Age UK Kent Rivers
Pension scheme
Further qualifications
Wellbeing scheme – Simplyhealth
ALF Kudos Awards Scheme with a chance to attend a Gala Dinner and WIN a week's stay for you and your family at our coastal holiday home, and the additional annual leave to go with it.
Interest-free company loans.
Hourly rate: £11.44 per hour
Location: Northwest Kent and Medway
Hours: Zero-hours contract, flexibility across Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities:
Assess the footcare needs of clients referred to Age UK Kent Rivers.
Provide toenail cutting services with care and professionalism.
Ensure timely ordering and maintenance of toenail cutting equipment.
Offer advice on foot care and suitable footwear.
Work collaboratively to support the independence and well-being of clients.
Monitor client satisfaction and promote healthy lifestyles.
Maintain client relationships and confidentiality.
Complete necessary documentation and liaise with healthcare professionals.
Provide domestic support to service users in their own homes, where required to cover, carrying out tasks such as shopping and housework services; including (but not limited to) cleaning, cooking, washing up, washing, ironing, pet care (if applicable) etc.
Provide emotional support and companionship to service users in their own homes, where required to cover, e.g. keeping them company during the call.
Take on any other reasonable duties, within individual capability, to meet the needs of the organisation.
The areas covered in the Job Description are intended to provide an overall context to the role, and is not designed to be an exhaustive list of tasks.
Requirements:
NVQ 2 qualification in Care preferred.
UK driving license and access to own vehicle.
Smartphone for work-related applications.
Willingness to undergo a DBS check.
Experience in care work, particularly with older people.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Dedication to Age UK Kent Rivers' values and expectations.
Resilience and adaptability to changing environments.
Attention to detail and proactive approach to client health concerns.
Initiative and commitment to ongoing professional development.
Knowledge of the local area and willingness to undertake mandatory training.
Benefits:
Petrol paid 45p per mile.
Blue Light Card Discount.
DBS, training and uniforms/PPE all paid for by Age UK Kent Rivers
Pension scheme
Further qualifications
Wellbeing scheme – Simplyhealth
ALF Kudos Awards Scheme with a chance to attend a Gala Dinner and WIN a week's stay for you and your family at our coastal holiday home, and the additional annual leave to go with it.
Interest-free company loans.