Carer

Role Details

Job Title: Carer

Reports to: Senior Carer/Nurse

Job Overview: (Note – In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required) ·        To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse ·        To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual ·        To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge

Location: The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours: 5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties: The Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:   ·        Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing ·        To contribute to the efficient running of the service ·        Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community ·        Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed ·        Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users ·        Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with Others:

·        Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service ·        Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users ·        If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:   ·        Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth ·        Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service ·        Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal and Professional Development:

·        Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards ·        Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements ·        Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role ·        Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management ·        Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role ·        Be open to learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

Healthcare Assistant

0+ years of experience

Training can be provided