Job Description
DAYS - £13.56 - Level 3 qualified
£13.20: Level 2 qualified
£12.73: Unqualified
Role Details
Job Title:
Carer
Reports to:
Senior Carer/Nurse
Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
* 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
Working Hours:
5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
Responsibilities and Duties of the Job
Role-specific Duties:
The Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
* 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:
Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:
* 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