Job Category : Social Care & Health Non-Qualified
Location : Tegfan Resource Centre, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Hours Per Week : 20.00
Start Date : Immediate Start
Start Time : 09:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £12.00
We are looking for a kitchen assistant at Tegfan – primarily to act as an assistant to the cook. They would require a level 2 food hygiene certificate.
However, they would ideally have the skills to take on the cook’s role a couple of times a week (if required) and for this would require the level 3 in food safety. This would be the ideal option but we could manage with a kitchen assistant if necessary.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY
1. To meet the needs of residents/clients in accordance with their plan of care
2. To take responsibility for being aware of and adhering to the standards, policies and procedures of RCT in relation to provision of care in the Council’s Homes/Resource Centres
3. To be aware of the fire drill procedure including zone evacuation
4. To actively pursue a personal development plan
5. Basic preparation and serving of food in accordance with food hygiene regulations
6. Maintaining cleanliness of work location as per the cleaning routine. This will include any area that cannot be cleaned by day and to include rota washing of carpets and operation of the laundry equipment
7. Completion of appropriate paperwork where necessary to include delegated responsibilities e.g. Special Responsibility duties for those staff who are appropriately trained, in the absence of a Senior Care Officer/Resource Centre Manager
8. To participate in and contribute to continuous personal development through training, supervision and appraisal as identified by line management
9. To adhere to the Health and Safety Legislation and the policies and procedures of the Council
10. To carry out any other duties as required by the line manager commensurate with the grade or as a mutually agreed development opportunity
11. To carry out health and safety regulations in accordance with the Division’s Health and Safety Responsibilities document.
12. All staff working for the council are expected to respond appropriately to any concerns they may have regarding the abuse/inappropriate treatment of vulnerable adults. This will usually mean alerting their line manager. The protection of vulnerable adults is a core responsibility at all times
KNOWLEDGE /
EDUCATION
Commitment to undertake
QCF Level 2 in:
Housekeeping/Catering or Care relevant to duties within 2 years
NVQ Level 2 in Care / Housekeeping / Catering
EXPERIENCE Working or spending time with an older person or person with a disability
Previous work in care
COMPETENCIES
Working with Others Is a team player.
Is open and approachable at all times.
Communicating Effectively Speaks clearly.
Listens well to others; understands what they mean, not just what they say.
Is always polite and courteous.
Working with Service Users Shows patience and sensitivity when working with Service Users.
Considers the needs of different groups eg children, senior citizens, disabled people.
Demonstrating Technical Ability Keeps their equipment in good order ensuring that equipment is well maintained.
Has levels of literacy and numeracy needed for the job.
Working Safely Knows and follows relevant H&S rules and procedures.
Always wears the correct protective clothing and ensures that this is kept in good order.
Checks and sticks to guidelines for use of equipment & materials.
Being Committed and Reliable Has a positive attitude towards completing any necessary tasks.
Is honest and trustworthy.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work flexible hours.
Able to relate, with empathy, to people of all ages and disabilities.
Ability to help people with their personal care.
Desirable.
Ability to undertake moving and handling tasks