Carer \ support worker
| Posting date: | 29 October 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12 to £12 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 November 2024 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Nevin House |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Care 1 |
Summary
Role Details
Job Title: Carer
Reports to: Senior Carer/Manager
Job Overview:
(Note - In addition to these functions, employees are
required to carry
out such duties as
may reasonably be required)
• To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
• To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
• To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge
Location: The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Working Hours: 5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
Role-specific Duties: The Senior Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• 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
Working with Others: • Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users
• If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life
Leading by Example: Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
Personal and
Professional
Development: • Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements
• Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
• Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
• Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the
role
• Be open to learning opportunities