3 x Part-time hour Positions and Bank Worker
Area: Bawtry, Doncaster
Salary: £12.45 per hour
The Rota is to be developed but it is envisaged to be 3 on, 3 off shifts and around 20+ hours per week minimum.
The hours do include evenings, weekends and some over-night shifts.
Potential for extra hours to cover Annual Leave/Sickness of other members in the team.
Hours currently available to fill:
Monday: 13:30 – 18:30pm
Tuesday: 13:30 – 22:30pm
Either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (one day only a week): 13:30 – 22:30
Saturdays : 07:00 – 09:00am and then 13:30 – 22:30pm
Sundays : 07:00 – 09:00am and then 13:30 – 18:30pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join and develop an existing support team to support a severely disabled man to enable him to live in his own home. Duties are mainly companionship but will include (always with others) personal care (bathing, feeding, toiletry, etc.), moving and handing and some opportunities to take short walks in the local countryside.
You are expected to have proficient written English and communication, problem-solving and care skills. All essential and specific training will be given to help you fulfil your role.
If you do not hold a valid NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) we will enroll you onto The Care Certificate qualification, which we expect you to complete within your first 6 months of employment.
Your Role:
To provide companionship within the home and in the community, including conversations, walking, motivating and encouraging good wellbeing and participation in activity whilst taking into account the client’s health and medical condition
Maintain accurate and detailed verbal handover and on daily log sheets
Uphold CQC Key Questions at all times: Safe, Effective, Caring, Well-Led and Responsive
Support the client in all daily tasks and deliver personal care: including bathing, eating/ dressing, grooming, toileting, managing the clients’ Epilepsy and Suprapubic catheter
Administer/dispense/record administration of medication as prescribed
Cleaning client’s rooms and any associated equipment
Reinforce and assist in any therapy programs, including OT and Physio programs under the guidance of the necessary professionals
Travelling with and take responsibility for the client when travelling, ensuring that safety is a priority when accompanying the client on each outing
Effectively communicating with the multi-disciplinary team, with the client and their family/friends, and within the care support team. This may involve the highest degree of sensitivity and insight into family dynamics
Ensure client and family confidentiality in record keeping and discussion concerning the client with their dignity, respect and privacy always being maintained
Undertaking any other appropriate and reasonable task in relation to the employment as agreed with the client’s family and Case Manager
Person Specification:
Being flexible in hours of work to satisfy the client and their family’s needs is essential
Patience, enthusiasm, maturity and professionalism are essential for this position
Experience of caring or supporting individuals with physical disabilities is essential
Full U.K. Drivers’ Licence with a reliable vehicle to access work is essential
Non-smokers only