Carer (Full Time)

Job summary

Job Overview

- To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Team Leader ·
- To support and enable residents 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

Role-specific Duties: The Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: ·

- Ensure that residents 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 Home ·
- Support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community ·
- Ensure care plans and other information about how to support residents are followed ·
- Be responsible for informing the Team Leader of any changes in the needs of residents ·
- 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 Home ·
- Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for residents ·
- If desired by the residents, 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 growtt
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the Home ·
- 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

Shifts include: 8am-2pm and 2pm 8pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person