Job Purpose
• To implement care plans by directly providing practical, physical, social and
emotional care in client’s own homes.
• To create a supportive atmosphere in which clients can achieve maximum
independence.
• To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations, policies and procedures, ensuring a good reputation at all times.
• To actively support other Care Workers.
Job Hours
• Flexible, depending on the needs of the business
• 16 – 40 hours per week
Job Responsibilities
The specific requirements of each assignment will vary and these will be discussed with you before you accept the assignment. As a carer you must be sensitive and responsive to the race, culture, religion, age, disability, gender and sexuality of the client who is receiving care and their representatives. You will provide care according to the client’s specific diagnosis and needs.
Your duties will include:
General
Provide personal care and support to Clients with specific needs.
Understand the service that is provided to its Clients
Follow and carry out the tasks provided in the Clients care plans
Bring forth details that you have discovered about your Clients so that we can update care plans.
Provide general support to the service user as part of a caring team.
Personal Care
Assist clients with getting up/going to bed
Assist Clients with getting dressed and undressed.
Assist Clients to maintain personal hygiene (washing/bathing/showering).
Assisting with mouth care
Using bath aids
Managing incontinence
Emptying commodes
Skin and hair care
Assist Clients with administering medication (if needed).
Pressure area care
Catheter care
Emptying of colostomy bag
Nutritional Care
Provide Clients with food and drinks (be sure to keep in mind the Clients specific tastes, nutritional needs, and cultural requirements).
Domestic Support
Carry out domestic duties (all details of domestic duties will be provided in the Clients care plan).
Making/changing bedding
Laundry/ironing
Washing up dishes
Cleaning the toilet/bathroom
Shopping for groceries
Social Care
Assisting with Maintaining Social Contact
Assisting in Making Appointments
Assisting with Attending Clubs / Day Care CentresRequirements
Knowledge and Expertise
Desirable
General care experience
Ideally some experience in caring for clients in their own home
Ideally NVQ Care Level 2 or 3
Training relevant to the post
Essential
Caring personality
Own car
Ability to travel to clients
An enhanced DBS disclosure and Barring Service.
A full UK driver’s license
Additional Responsibilities (Field Supervisor Duties)
To be carried out where applicable, in addition to standard Care Assistant duties.
Client & Staff Support
Conduct spot checks, competency assessments and supervision of care staff in the field
Provide on-the-job coaching, mentoring and support to new and existing Care Assistants
Support Care Coordinators by providing feedback on staff performance and client needs.
Introduce new Care Assistants to clients and ensure handovers are completed safely.
Quality Assurance
Monitor the quality of care delivered to ensure it meets company standards and CQC requirements
Report any safeguarding concerns, incidents or changes in a client’s condition promptly
Ensure care plans are followed accurately and communicate any required updates to the office team.
Check MAR charts, daily notes and other documentation for accuracy and compliance
Client Liaison
Conduct welfare checks and client reviews when required
Respond to client queries, concerns or feedback in a professional and timely manner
Support client continuity and satisfaction by addressing issues early
Operational Support
Support emergency cover in the field when required
Assist with gathering information for audits, service reviews and compliance monitoring.
Help maintain strong communication between office staff, field staff and clients