The role of the Care & Activity Coordinator is to:
1. Work as part of a small team to assist in providing personal care and a range of activities relevant to the individual with care needs.
2. To work with clients to meet their needs including personal care, social, emotional, recreational and learning needs where appropriate in accordance with their care plan or goal plan programme
3. To provide emotional support, companionship and a safe environment for those in need of supervision and help.
4. To assist with mobility including use of small equipment.
5. To assist with organising and delivering a programme of appropriate & achievable, therapeutic & recreational activities to enhance the lives & improve the well-being of clients attending the day centre
6. To assist in developing personal activity plans.
7. Ensure that all activities are risk assessed, and risk assessed against the participant
8. To provide assistance with eating / drinking as required.
9. To assist in the administration of medication.
10. To carry out basic first aid and summon emergency services if required.
11. To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity
12. To participate in the development of care plans.
13. Complete client contact and activity records and to be responsible for safe storage following GDPR.
14. To report any concerns about abuse or the welfare or safety of a service user to the services manager.
15. Comply with all Freedom Centre Ltd care policies and procedures and those of other statutory and enforcing authorities (e.g. Fire, H&S, Safeguarding).
16. To comply with GDPR.
17. To undertake other duties as required, under the direction of the line manager.
Continual Professional Development
* To participate in training and development appropriate to role including mandatory training
* Ensure that knowledge base is kept up to date and have an awareness of legislation and other relevant updates
* To be a positive role model with other colleagues in terms of your own continuous professional development
* To participate in identifying Key performance indicators, a personal development plan, training and supervision with line manager
Health and safety
* To implement, operate and maintain safe systems of work in accordance with Freedom Centre Ltd policies, procedures and guidance, training and associated risk assessments
* To report to your Line Manager any situations or issues for concern relating to significant foreseeable risks, incidents (including near misses) and / or accidents which give cause for concern in relation to safe systems of work (affecting your own health and safety or that of others affected by your work activities)
* To comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and with Freedom Centre Ltd policy, paying particular attention to the reporting of dangerous situations
* To acknowledge own level of responsibility regarding Health & Safety
* To be responsible for own housekeeping and cleanliness including communal areas
General
* To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients
* Be familiar with the aims and objectives of our Day Service
* To accept that adaptability is essential and that the needs of the carers and clients come first
* To treat all carers/clients and people with care needs with respect and sensitivity, recognising the need for confidentiality in the management and sharing of information at all times
* To respect the personal choice lifestyles of colleagues, clients and people with care needs, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied at all times
* To comply with the Code of Conduct and Freedom Centre Ltd Policies and procedures
* To undertake any other duties that may be considered appropriate with the level of the post.
We currently have 2 positions available:
1. Monday 8.45am-4.15pm, Tuesday 8.45am-4.15pm, Thursday 9.30am-3.30pm
2. Monday 9.30am-3.30pm, Wednesday 8.45am-4.15pm, Thursday 8.45am-4.15pm
Must hold a full valid UK driving license.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 21 per week
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Chesterfield S40 2LE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person