Reports to: Senior Carer/Manager
Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
Responsibilities
* To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
* To support and enable service users 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
Location: The service's premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Working Hours: 5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
Specific Duties
* Ensure that service users 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 service
* Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
* Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed
* Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users
* 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 service
* Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users
* If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life
Leading by Example
* Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
* Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
* 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
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