Job Description
Work with a family run business with experienced and compassionate staff who are committed to quality care and support.
Your role will include:
1. You will be responsible to the Senior Carer/Care Coordinator and through her/him to the Home Care Manager.
2. To be reliable, punctual and conscientious in visiting Service Users in their own homes and providing a range of services which will require you to work flexibly and unsocial hours, morning/evenings/weekends/bank holidays.
3. To abide by and uphold the Company’s ethics regarding equal opportunities, Service User choice.
4. Establish a supportive relationship with the Service User and their carers.
5. Maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
6. Attend Staff Meetings.
7. Report to your line Manager any concerns in relation to Service Users, Health & Safety.
8. To assist Senior Carer/Care Coordinators and the Home Care Manager in the completion and updating of Care Plans.
9. To abide by legislative duties regarding Quality and Safeguarding.
10. To bring to the attention of your line manager any concerns you have relating to Service Users, yourself or other members of staff.
11. To comply with all Company policies and procedures at all times with special reference to Health & Safety and abide by the Company’s no lifting policy.
12. To undertake training to enable the company to comply with its legislative requirements.
13. To complete the Company’s administration procedures and report writing correctly and on time.
14. To comply with the Company’s dress code including wearing company uniform and identification badge.
15. To cover for other staff members when they are on holiday or off sick.
16. To accept responsibility for working in isolated situations with Service Users and to bring to the attention of your line manager any concerns regarding health, safety hazards and risks.
17. Any other tasks which the Company designates as relevant to the position.
Benefits Include:
1. Free staff wellbeing and counselling service.
2. Work within the area of our local branch.
3. Continued professional development opportunities up to level 5 in Adult Social care.
4. Rewarding role supporting vulnerable adults to live independently in their homes and community.
5. Full Induction of Care Certificate.
6. Access to register for Blue light shopping discount.
7. Annual leave.
8. Every day is different and dynamic.
Skills Required:
1. Communication skills.
2. Attention to detail.
3. Organisation skills.
Training:
Paragon Skills is a leading national Apprenticeship training provider, supporting over 4,000 learners and 1,500 organisations. Paragon Skills has some of the highest success and achievement rates in the industry.
It has an Ofsted Grade 2 Good rating and an overall achievement rate of 71.4%, exceeding the national average of 65.6%. Using a blended approach, learners are always at the forefront of our priorities. All learners are assigned a Personal Tutor who will be their main point of contact.
This involves regular catch-ups, check-in emails and calls. Your employer will agree to give you 20% of your working hours solely towards your study.
This will give you every chance to achieve the highest grade possible! On completion of this 12 month apprenticeship you will have gained; Adult Care Worker – Level 2 Apprenticeship.
Prospects:
Possibility of a full time role after the completion of the apprenticeship. #J-18808-Ljbffr