Entry Requirements for This Job:
There are no formal academic entry requirements, but a valid driving license is essential. In most cases, workers will be required to register with the appropriate statutory body, which involves meeting specific registration criteria. This typically includes holding, or working towards, the appropriate qualifications for the role. Applicants must generally be at least 18 years old and have experience working in a care environment. Both off-the-job and on-the-job training are available. A wide range of qualifications, including NVQs/SVQs covering various aspects of care, are also offered. Background checks, including a CRB check, are likely to be required.
Tasks Required for This Job Include:
Assisting and enabling service users to dress, undress, wash, use the toilet, and bathe.
Serving meals to service users at the table or in bed, and assisting with feeding if needed.
Supporting the overall comfort and wellbeing of service users.
Providing stimulating activities and opportunities for engagement.
Assisting with daily tasks such as letter writing, paying bills, and collecting benefits.
Undertaking light cleaning and domestic duties, including meal preparation, as required.
Monitoring service users’ conditions by taking temperature, pulse, respiration, and weight, and contributing to record-keeping.
Liaising with professional staff in implementing and supporting care plans.