Care Worker Dumbarton, Scotland
Job description
Ben View Resource Centre
Job Description
Job Title: Care Worker
Salary: £11.00 per hour (pay award pending)
Hours: 8am – 2pm on Monday to Friday
Job Purpose: To work as a member of a small team, providing personal care to adults within their own homes, meeting their care needs in a supportive setting consistent with their identified care plan, and to adhere to Health & Safety regulations. This service is provided within the G82 & G83 area.
Main Duties:
1. To assist users to dress/undress
2. To prepare shower/bath area
3. To use designated equipment as necessary
4. To transfer users safely to and from the bath/shower
5. To assist users while in shower/bath
6. To assist/ encourage with mobility
7. To record information in client files and Home Care Diary on a daily basis
8. To update client personal care plans and provide an input into their regular reviews
9. Ensure all work is carried out and recorded meeting the National Health & Social Care Standards and SSSC Code of Practice
10. To communicate with external agencies, carers and families where appropriate
11. To attend staff meetings/training as required
12. Use computer and handheld electronic systems for input and recording of client’s information
13. To report to the Senior Care Worker on a regular basis regarding any change in users’ circumstances
14. To undertake designated tasks as directed by the Senior Care worker
appropriate to the grade
Person specification:
Qualities
* a commitment to delivering high quality care,
* Strong communication, interpersonal and IT skills
* An ability to work independently in the community and as part of a team
Experience: Previous experience is not essential as a full training package is delivered within induction period which includes moving and assisting training.
Qualifications: A qualification in SVQ Level 2 in health and social care is desirable, the willingness to work towards this is essential and would be expected to begin after the first 12 months of employment
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We offer: full training, comprehensive ongoing support, excellent rates of pay, mileage allowance,
SSSC registration is required for this post, if you are not already registered then registration must take place within the first 6 months of taking up post
All employees are subject to a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record check for working with older adults, Ben View will cover this cost
Induction will cover a comprehensive training programme and shadowing with experienced carers
It is essential that you have your own car and a clean current driving license.
Ben View follows the guidelines of the Safer Recruitment guidance from the SSSC
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: On the road
Application deadline: 28/02/2023
Reference ID: Care Worker
