Contract Type: Permanent x 6
Working Hours: 22 hours per week to be worked in the evenings
Worker Type: Homecare -Offsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £26,824 (Level one) rising to £27,694 pro rata for part-time
We've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out more
Are you passionate about providing care, and want to make a difference in your local community? We have opportunities to work in Homecare across the city, with regular hours and full training provided.
Nottingham City Council Adult Social Care are looking for hardworking, caring and reliable people to join our Homecare teams.
Shift patterns available: 22hrs per week, between 4-11pm in your local area. All roles are permanent, with guaranteed contracted hours.
Hours will be worked according to a rota, and this will include weekend work. A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
Social Care Reablement is a specialist Homecare team that work across the city to provide support to citizens in their own homes. This is mostly acute, short-term care for citizens who have recently been discharged from Hospital or another service. The focus of the work done by the teams is to help citizens reintegrate back into their previous lives, whether that is socially, physically or emotionally.
The teams encourage independence and choice for citizens, and control over the way their care is provided. This involves not only providing personalised care as directed in the citizen's care plan, but also encouraging and enhancing the wellbeing of citizens through promotion of independence, early intervention, community support and friendships.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Experience of undertaking personal care tasks (e.g. assisting with washing, bathing, dressing, feeding and using the toilet etc.) to a high standard in a respectful and caring manner.
* Ability to assess social care and health needs and develop, implement, maintain and update Person Centred Care Plans.
* Knowledge and understanding of the rights, needs and feelings of vulnerable adults from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
* Ability to administer medication in line with departmental policies and procedures.
* DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
Personal Statement Requirements
* Describe how you might have cared for or provided support for someone in the past (this can include paid, voluntary or support for relatives).
* Describe what kind of person you are and what qualities you have, that make you good at care work.
Hours will be worked according to a rota, and this will include weekend work. A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.
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