Care worker/Support worker
| Posting date: | 16 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £11.44 to £12.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2024 |
| Location: | Wiltshire, South West England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | INVICTUS PLUS CARE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Specification – Waking Night, Day care domiciliary support, Community support, companionship
Duties and Responsibilities
Care to Service Users
Reviews and becomes familiar with the Personal Care Plan of the service users.
Assists service users with:
personal hygiene requirements;
the management of incontinence
care of pressure areas;
oral Hygiene
Positioning and movement of immobile service users.
Administration of PRN medication
Provides assistance with toileting, catheter care
Assists service users with physical activity, as needed, e.g. dressing, undressing, walking, sitting, passive exercises.
Positioning service users correctly in bed or in a chair, referring at all times to the risk assessment for guidance in accordance with Invictus Plus Care’s manual handling policy.
Assists service users to eat and drink, as needed, being aware of nutritional needs and cultural requirements; reports any unexpected inability or desire to eat or drink.
Ensures that any significant changes to a service user’s health and emotional condition are communicated to the registered manager and/or your supervisor without hesitation
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Support Services
2.1 Actively participates in the delivery of support services as identified in the service user’s Person-centred Care Plan.
Such duties may include:
Assist with transfers using walking aides
Assist with changing into night clothes
catheter care
frequent night checks
personal hygiene, washing and dressing
breakfast preparation if needed
Key Personal Responsibilities
Carrying out duties at all times in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and standards issued by the Skills for Care Council and which specifically protects and promotes the independence, dignity and respect of the service user;
Protecting the confidentiality of all information relating to a service user, or a service user’s family, and not divulging such information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it;
Carrying out duties at all times in a courteous, caring and sympathetic manner;
Carrying out duties at all times in a manner which has appropriate regard to the health, safety and welfare of both themselves and others and reports to the service user, Agency Manager (or other Competent Person) any equipment that is, or is thought to be, not in good working order;
Working with, and communicating information about the condition (or change in condition) and welfare of service users to relatives and carers, other agencies and professionals, such as District Nurses, GP’s, involved in the care process, in a responsive, timely and appropriate fashion;
Respecting the beliefs and dignity of the service users and their relatives at all times;
Being conversant with Invictus Plus Care policies, e.g. health and safety, administration of medicines, confidentiality;
Reporting any complaints, accidents, problems or untoward occurrences to a competent person;
Participation in ongoing staff training, including Care Certificate, health and safety, manual handling, safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberties
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Has English, Maths and ICT Functional skills level 2 or equivalent GCSEs or higher
Work Experience
One year’s experience working with others in a team environment, ideally in
delivering personal care services
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Ability to understand (through oral or written communication) a simple set of instructions, and if necessary, relay to others in the team. Literate, with basic numerical ability
If not qualified, commits to participate in an appropriate course of study, e.g. in Care at level 2
- Understanding and application of the normal duties and responsibilities of a Care Worker. Has received training in manual handling, and has started (or completed) RQF in Care.
Car drivers only
Personal Characteristics
Cheerful, outgoing personality, Interested in the care and welfare of others. Able to handle difficult situations with empathy and consideration. Retains confidential information. A team player
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44-£12.10 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Flexitime
Physical Setting:
Homecare
Shift:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work days:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Trowbridge (required)
Work Location: In person
Duties and Responsibilities
Care to Service Users
Reviews and becomes familiar with the Personal Care Plan of the service users.
Assists service users with:
personal hygiene requirements;
the management of incontinence
care of pressure areas;
oral Hygiene
Positioning and movement of immobile service users.
Administration of PRN medication
Provides assistance with toileting, catheter care
Assists service users with physical activity, as needed, e.g. dressing, undressing, walking, sitting, passive exercises.
Positioning service users correctly in bed or in a chair, referring at all times to the risk assessment for guidance in accordance with Invictus Plus Care’s manual handling policy.
Assists service users to eat and drink, as needed, being aware of nutritional needs and cultural requirements; reports any unexpected inability or desire to eat or drink.
Ensures that any significant changes to a service user’s health and emotional condition are communicated to the registered manager and/or your supervisor without hesitation
*
Support Services
2.1 Actively participates in the delivery of support services as identified in the service user’s Person-centred Care Plan.
Such duties may include:
Assist with transfers using walking aides
Assist with changing into night clothes
catheter care
frequent night checks
personal hygiene, washing and dressing
breakfast preparation if needed
Key Personal Responsibilities
Carrying out duties at all times in a manner consistent with the code of conduct and standards issued by the Skills for Care Council and which specifically protects and promotes the independence, dignity and respect of the service user;
Protecting the confidentiality of all information relating to a service user, or a service user’s family, and not divulging such information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it;
Carrying out duties at all times in a courteous, caring and sympathetic manner;
Carrying out duties at all times in a manner which has appropriate regard to the health, safety and welfare of both themselves and others and reports to the service user, Agency Manager (or other Competent Person) any equipment that is, or is thought to be, not in good working order;
Working with, and communicating information about the condition (or change in condition) and welfare of service users to relatives and carers, other agencies and professionals, such as District Nurses, GP’s, involved in the care process, in a responsive, timely and appropriate fashion;
Respecting the beliefs and dignity of the service users and their relatives at all times;
Being conversant with Invictus Plus Care policies, e.g. health and safety, administration of medicines, confidentiality;
Reporting any complaints, accidents, problems or untoward occurrences to a competent person;
Participation in ongoing staff training, including Care Certificate, health and safety, manual handling, safeguarding, Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberties
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Has English, Maths and ICT Functional skills level 2 or equivalent GCSEs or higher
Work Experience
One year’s experience working with others in a team environment, ideally in
delivering personal care services
Knowledge, Skills and Training
Ability to understand (through oral or written communication) a simple set of instructions, and if necessary, relay to others in the team. Literate, with basic numerical ability
If not qualified, commits to participate in an appropriate course of study, e.g. in Care at level 2
- Understanding and application of the normal duties and responsibilities of a Care Worker. Has received training in manual handling, and has started (or completed) RQF in Care.
Car drivers only
Personal Characteristics
Cheerful, outgoing personality, Interested in the care and welfare of others. Able to handle difficult situations with empathy and consideration. Retains confidential information. A team player
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.44-£12.10 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Flexitime
Physical Setting:
Homecare
Shift:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Work days:
Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
Trowbridge (required)
Work Location: In person
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