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Job description

Applicants must be a driver with access to a car - Please do apply if this is not the case. Your application will not be looked at.

· To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centered approach

· To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfillment and other rights

· To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders

· To actively support other Care Workers

· To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Unite Care Group’s policies, procedures and guidelines

· To actively market Unite Care Group and promote a positive, personal and professional profile, ensuring the good reputation of Unite Care Group at all times

Care provision

· To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities

· To know and understand the care and support of the Client

· To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person-centered approach and in the least intrusive way

· To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behavior

· To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Senior Care Worker or Manager

· To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night

· To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower

· To assist Clients to dress and undress

· To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, and hair

· To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene

· To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment and Care Plan

· To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements

· To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management

· To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly

· To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client

· To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients

· To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests

· To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends

· To accompany the Client on trips into the community

· To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs

· To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights

Recording and Reporting

· To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken

· To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes

· To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it

· To promptly report to the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator any issues concerning the care, support, well-being or behavior of the Client and update records accordingly

· To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded

· To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager

· To report any complaints to the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator

· To contact the office or Out of Hours Care Coordinator if running late

General

· To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided by Unite Care Group

· To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery

· To attend and participate in regular Care Worker team meetings and any other relevant meetings

· To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Worker

· To ensure you log in and out of all calls using our QR code scanning system

· To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns to the Senior Care Worker or Manager

· To aim to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to services and employment

· Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-20 per week

Salary: £10.75-£12.25 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Application question(s):

• Do have a drivers licence and access to a car?

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)

Work Location: On the road

Expected start date: 17/04/2023