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Domiciliary Care Worker Porthcawl, Wales

Serendipity Care and Support

Full Time Porthcawl, Wales 23100 - 44287 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Job Description

Post: Support Worker

Hours: Variable

Responsible to: Registered Manager

Job Summary

Serendipity Care and Support are looking for enthusiastic applicants with a positive approach and commitment to improving people’s lives. Previous experience in care is an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given. NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential with a view to working towards it. Key duties will include:

Main duties and responsibilities:

Providing quality support to service users in their daily living, within their homes within the community.
Areas covered are Pyle, Porthcawl, Cefn Cribwr, Cornelly, Brackla, Bridgend, Cefn Glas, Maesetg, and Nantyffyllon.
Driving licence and own vehicle.
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure met by employer.
To work together with team members carrying out designated tasks involving direct care.

Promoting independence with dignity and respect, robustly encouraging control and choice.
To contribute to the planning of care for individual residents and maintaining care records on residents where appropriate, including reporting of any observations made.
To act in an emergency by notifying the emergency services, Operational Director and/ or Registered Manager.
Function effectively as part of the team working flexible shifts including night duties, weekends and bank holidays.
Observe and ensure that care standards are maintained in respect of personal hygiene and food hygiene.
To carry out duties which may be required under the direction of the Registered Manager or by an individual acting on their behalf.
To work in accordance with the Care Council for Wales Code of Practice and Serendipity Care’s policies and procedures.
To participate in supervision and attend training and education as identified at annual appraisals and/or by the organisation.
To achieve or sign up to NVQ 2 or equivalent within one year of employment at Serendipity Care and Support Ltd.

Required licence or certification: