Job description

RESIDENTIAL, DAY AND DOMICILIARY CARE MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS

Entry requirements of this job: Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off- and on-the-job training is provided and a range of qualifications is available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at Levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a CRB check are required.

Tasks required by this job include:

· determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements;

· plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff;

· arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and adheres to health, safety and other statutory requirements;

· maintains contact between service users and the local community and/or family and friends;

· assesses service users needs and ensures they have access to health and social care services as required;

· creates a friendly, secure atmosphere to gain the trust and confidence of those using the service;

· ensures that the physical comfort and all material needs of service users are provided and attempts to resolve problems that may arise.

CARE WORKERS AND HOME CARERS

Job description: Care workers and home carers attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs (service users) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

Entry requirements of this job: There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases workers will be required to register with the appropriate statutory body which involves satisfying the registration criteria. This would normally include holding or working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. Entrants must typically be 18 years old and have experience of working in a care environment. Both off- and on-the-job training is available. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required.

Tasks required by this job include:

· assists and enables service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe;

· serves meals to service users at table or in bed, and assists with feeding if required;

· generally, assists with service users’ overall comfort and wellbeing;

· provides interest and activities to stimulate and engage the service user;

· helps with daily activities such as letter writing, paying bills, collecting benefits;

· undertakes light cleaning and domestic duties including meal preparation as required;

· monitors service users’ conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and contributes to record keeping;

· liaises with professional staff in carrying out care plans etc.

SENIOR CARE WORKERS

Job description: Senior care workers routinely oversee and monitor care workers, care assistants and home carers. They also attend to the personal needs and comforts of the elderly and the infirm with care and support needs (service users) within residential care establishments, day care establishments or in their own homes.

Entry requirements of this job: There are no formal academic entry requirements. In most cases workers will be required to register with the appropriate statutory body which involves satisfying the registration criteria. This would normally include holding or working towards the appropriate qualification for the job. A wide range of qualifications including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care are available. Senior care workers must be qualified to an appropriate level (usually NVQ Level 3). They often have a background in social care and have achieved a qualification in this area; some may have nursing qualifications. Background checks including a CRB check are likely to be required.

Tasks required by this job include:

· Routinely oversees and monitors care workers and home carers;

· takes responsibility for the shift and for the service while on duty;

· responds to emergencies and provides guidance and support to care workers;

· assists and enables service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet and bathe;

· serves meals to service users at table or in bed, assists with feeding if required;

· generally, assists with service users overall comfort and wellbeing;

· provides interest and activities to stimulate and engage the service user;

· helps with daily activities such as letter writing, paying bills, collecting benefits;

· undertakes light cleaning and domestic duties including meal preparation as required;

· monitors service users conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration and weight, and contributes to record keeping;

· liaises with professional staff in carrying out care plans etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Contract length: 60 months
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: £11.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Southend-on-Sea: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location