Home Instead Charnwood, Loughborough - Support Worker
Home Instead Charnwood is expanding its team! We are seeking caring, kind individuals to join our existing Support Worker team. We believe in helping people stay in their own homes and maintain their independence for as long as possible.
Job Description
Home Instead Charnwood provides at-home care tailored to our clients' needs. Our services go beyond personal care and companionship; they include managing the client's environment, medication, nutritional intake, and life enhancement. We aim to support clients in living their best lives, not just providing basic services.
Responsibilities
* Senior Key Care Professionals: Provide consistent, client-led support, understanding their needs, and maintaining excellent communication with the office team and other care professionals.
* Maintaining a Clean Environment: Ensure a sparkling clean environment for our clients.
* Supporting Nutrition and Meal Preparation: Assist with meal planning, shopping, and ensuring nutritional needs are met. Check that food storage is appropriate and sufficient.
* Medication Management: Monitor medication supplies, inform the office of low stock, and ensure accurate record-keeping with photos of medication.
* Matching, Shadowing, and Introducing New Care Professionals: Ensure clients are introduced to new staff and that routines are clearly communicated.
* The Mum and Dad Test: Always ask, "Is this care good enough for my Mum and Dad?" and communicate effectively with the team.
The role can be part-time or full-time, with alternate weekends required. The salary is £25,000 per annum (pro-rata for part-time). Prior care experience, computer literacy, and familiarity with Apps are essential.
Job Details
* Type: Full-time, Part-time
* Expected hours: 40 per week
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