At Arc Care Ltd, we support individuals to live independent and fulfilling lives within the comfort of their homes or community.
We strongly believe that every person deserves the right and honour to a dignified and independent life. This includes elderly and vulnerable people, youth or people with learning difficulties and physical disabilities. They can continue to live in their own homes for as long as they desire and have the necessary support provided whenever they require it.
Our Core Values:
Dignity & Respect
Learning & Development
Teamwork
Quality & Safety
Safeguarding
We believe finding the right person with the same core values as the company is vital to our Service Users.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE NOT PROVIDING SPONSORSHIP AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME.
We are currently looking for exceptionally dedicated care workers to join our incredible team providing person centred care and support for our clients in Swindon, Wiltshire.
This is a rewarding role and no two days are the same, and you can really make a positive impact in people's lives with various medical conditions.
Purpose of Position
• To enable and, / or assist individuals to remain in the community, to be supported and maintained safely in their own homes thereby enhance the quality of life encouraging your service user’s individuality and independence
• Helping your service user to maintain relationships with neighbours, the neighbourhood and familiar activities and surroundings, providing social contact, especially for service users who live alone
• Assisting other care workers and professionals to provide care for your service user being the face of ‘care in the community’ and acting as our representative
Principle Responsibilities
• To visit Service Users, at times directed by management.
• To be particularly vigilant for signs of distress or anxiety in Service Users; any deterioration in physical and /or mental health, or safety of the environment, and to report these as a matter of urgency to your manager in their absence.
• To carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and value of all users, irrespective of severity or disability or personal circumstances.
• To summon appropriate assistance in an emergency. All actions should sustain, support and enhance the independence of Service Users, as specified in their care plan.
Personal Care (only where specified on the care plan and subject to appropriate review):
• Assist Service Users in/out of bed, chairs, etc., using agreed procedures. Assist Service Users in turning to relieve pressure areas.
• Assist Service Users in (un) dressing, care of aids and personal equipment (hearing aids, glasses, dentures, prosthesis, etc).
• Assist Service Users in all aspects of personal hygiene, i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc.
• Assist Service Users in feeding.
• Assist Service Users to access toilet facilities, emptying commodes and disposal of incontinence materials, using agreed health and safety procedures.
• Encourage Service Users to maximise their own abilities and skills to remain independent.
Domestic
• Where directed, maintain cleanliness of Service Users home, to meet with health and safety requirements.
• Where appropriate home facilities are available, launder and iron clothes and/or bed linen.
• Undertake essential shopping.
• Where directed prepare meals provided and fluids.
Social
• Actively encourage Service Users, according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living activities.
• Develop and maintain personal contact with the Service User through talking and listening.
• Provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies or professionals as necessary.
Collaboration with Other Agencies
• Assist the management to maintain good relationships with other personnel involved in the care of the Service User, i.e. Community Nurses, Social Workers, G.P’s, etc., as part of a caring team.
General Duties
• As required maintain accurate, legible, record of care notes on app for every call.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Advise Service Users of the complaints' procedures (where appropriate)
• Participate in all training courses, including NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Comply with legal requirements
• Participate in meeting as appropriate and attend regular supervision sessions.
• Any other duties reasonably falling within the scope of the post.
• Be committed and promote Equal Opportunity and Anti Discriminatory Policies and Procedures in relation to both service provision and employment issues.
Decision Making Authority
• To be responsible for any day-to-day decisions within the confines of the duties allocated and Job Description
• Qualifications and Experience
Previous experience essential though not necessary as we provide training to propel you through this exciting and rewarding career path.
What we offer:
• Full-Time and part time vacancies available to suit your life style.
• £11.90 per hour + paid mileage @ £0.45p per mile.
• Outstanding supportive management and colleagues.
• Excellent ongoing training and development to complete NVQs.
To find out more about the role, please 'APPLY' now and we can arrange a job interview asap
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We can’t wait to hear from you and good luck!