Starmount Residential Care Home is set on stunning grounds, adjacent to a national park and local facilities, with a peaceful and calm ambience. We are currently recruiting for a Support Worker to work at these premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Requirements
The Support Workers’ 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 Manager/Senior Carer of any changes in the needs of service users
* Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
* 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
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
* 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
Benefits
£11.44 per hour from April 01st 2024
20 - 36hrs a week including nights.
12 hour shift
8am - 8pm
Or
8pm - 8am