To work on own initiative and as part of a team in delivering a high standard of care to our residents within a Supported Living environment. Serendipity place a large emphasis on fostering and maintaining a positive working enviornment and have a set of Values which help to achieve this. Our values are: Respect, Optimism, Collaboration, Kindness and Integrity or ROCKI for short We are looking for support workers who are aligned with these values.
We do not offer Sponsorship
Main duties and responsibilities:
* To work on own initiative, carrying out designated tasks involving direct care;
* To undertake some manual handling tasks associated with personal care, such as operating a tracking hoist and transferring from chair to bed and bed to chair
* To administer medication in accordance with company policy
* To ensure night staff duties, which include following designated task sheets, are followed as per company procedure
* To contribute to the planning of care for the individual and maintaining care records on the individual where appropriate including reporting of any observations made
* To act in an emergency to notify the emergency services, Head Of Care and/or Registered Manager;
* Function's well on their own but also effectively as part of the team, working flexible shifts including night duties;
* Observe and ensure that the house is maintained in respect of good housekeeping, personal hygiene and food hygiene.
* To carry out other duties which may be required under the direction of the Registered Manager or by an individual acting on their behalf;
* To work in accordance with Social Care Wales Code of Practice, and Serendipity Care home Policies and Procedure;
* To participate in supervision and attend training and education as identified at annual appraisals and /or by the Organisation;
* To achieve NVQ 2 or equivalent within one year of employment at Serendipity Care and Support Ltd
* Registration with Social Care Wales is a desirable advantage to have for this post.
Benefits of working with Serendipity include:
Work well being programme
Mental Health buddying system
Work events
Overtime
Company pension
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person