Care Support Worker | Mitcham, Kingston, Croydon areas | Full Time/Shifts | £22,425 – 24,400
Our client is seeking a Care/Support Worker with the sensitivity required to provide services in a way which preserves the dignity, privacy, choice, independence, fulfilment and rights of the people who use their services.
To thrive in this role, you will to show a high level of initiative and empathy when working with service users. You will communicate at all levels effectively and be able to recognise changes in the service user’s needs or circumstances.
You must be able to travel within a community setting and have flexibility and reliability.
Are you the right person for the job?
The following skills are essential
• Good comprehension of the English language (both reading, written and verbal)
• Basic IT skills (when inputting data on a mobile device)
• Ability to recognise poor practice
• Understanding of the principles of Empowerment
• Working knowledge of the Safeguarding Process
• Ability to recognise and report hazards
• Able to carry out moving and positioning techniques
• Ability to show empathy
• Accurate Record Keeping
• Ability to work as a team
• Ability to work alone
• Enhanced DBS Check
The following skills are desirable
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Understanding of Supporting people to live independently
• Specialist Training - Various
• Ability to speak on behalf of others
What will your role look like?
Delivering The Highest Standard of Quality Care to all Service Users
• To support service users to lead as independent a life as possible
• To provide personal care and support to service users as detailed in their individual care/ support plan
• To adhere to the requirements in the risk assessments and care/support plans to ensure that the service user lives as safely as possible in their own home
• To prepare meals, ensure a balanced diet, undertake household and cleaning tasks, social interaction and any other tasks outlined in the care/support plan
• To dress appropriately for the post following the Company Dress Code.
• To develop good communication and effective working relationships with service users and others
• Be willing to work within a service user's own home, accepting the different environments and varying capabilities of service users
• To encourage service users' independence, while ensuring dignity, choice and respect at all times
Supporting the Company Office and Its Performance
• To ensure that any Health and Safety issues are reported immediately
• Ensure accurate and full records are kept for each service user
• To deliver flexible care and support for service users who require this
• To liaise with peers and other professionals as required and appropriate
• Where required, assist to ensure that all care visits are attended
• Accurately log in/out of visits using the office Call Monitoring system
• To report any concerns, complaints or safeguarding/ protection issues
• To attend staff meetings, training, supervisions and appraisals where necessary
Supporting Stakeholders and their requirements
• To attend and participate in case conferences and reviews as and when required
• To alert Managers/Quality Officers/Company Office Staff to any changes in the service users' condition or circumstances
• Take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the service user
• Be available and willing to undertake any other tasks specified by line management relevant to the role and the needs of the service user
• To communicate effectively with all peer groups
• Occasionally, you may be required to
• Undertake other duties as requested by your Line Manager
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