Care Worker

Hopscotch Homecare; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local homecare service in Camden is seeking a compassionate Homecare Worker to assist vulnerable adults. The role includes providing personal care, domestic support, and social interaction. Flexible hours are available, making it suitable for various schedules. The ideal candidate will demonstrate empathy and commitment to enabling Service Users to maintain their independence in the community.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in homecare or personal support is preferred.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Strong communication skills and empathy towards Service Users.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to Service Users maintaining their dignity.
• Assist with domestic tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Encourage participation in daily living activities.

Skills

Personal Care assistance

Domestic support

Social Care support

Communication

Education

NVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Role: Homecare Worker
Salary: £13.85 per hour plus travel
Hours: Flexible, part-time or full-time
Reporting To: Homecare Registered Manager

MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

Hopscotch Homecare is an established service in Camden with a large team of Homecare Workers who are highly trained and supported in their role looking after vulnerable adults in the community.

The role of a Homecare Worker is to work without direct supervision in the home of the Service User, providing care and support including personal, social and domestic support whilst adhering to the Service User’s individual care and support plan. The aim of the position is to enable Service Users to remain safely in their own home with as much independence as possible. Alongside providing care and support in a professional and caring manner, always ensuring the service user’s right to privacy and dignity is maintained.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist Service Users in/out of bed, chairs, etc., using agreed procedures. Assist Service Users in turning to relieve pressure areas; assist Service Users in (un)dressing, care of aids and personal equipment (hearing aids, glasses, dentures, prosthesis, etc); assist Service Users in all aspects of personal hygiene, i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc; assist Service Users in feeding; assist Service Users to access toilet facilities, emptying commodes and disposal of incontinence materials, using agreed health and safety procedures; encourage Service Users to maximise their own abilities and skills.
• Domestic Support: Maintain cleanliness of Service Users home, to meet health and safety requirements; undertake essential shopping; prepare or reheat meals provided and/or demonstrate to service user; where home facilities are available, launder and iron clothes and/or bed linen.
• Social Care: Actively encourage Service Users, according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living activities; develop and maintain personal contact with the Service User through talking and listening; provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies or professionals as necessary.
• Visiting Service Users at scheduled times: carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and value of all users, irrespective of severity or disability or personal circumstances; be vigilant for signs of distress or anxiety in Service Users; report any deterioration in physical and/or mental health, or safety of the environment, to your supervisor or coordinator in her absence; call for appropriate assistance in an emergency; all actions should sustain, support and enhance the independence of Service Users, as specified in their care plan.
• Work with other agencies: Assist the management to maintain good relationships with other personnel involved in the care of the Service User, i.e. Community Nurses, Social Workers, GPs, etc as part of a caring team.
• General Duties: Attending training as required; maintain clear and accurate records; participate in Electronic Call Monitoring system as appropriate; maintain confidentiality at all times; advise Service Users of the complaints procedures (where appropriate); participate in all training courses, including NVQ2 in Health and Social Care; comply with legal requirements and Health and Safety standards; participate in meetings as appropriate and attend regular supervision sessions; any other duties reasonably falling within the scope of the post; be committed and promote Hopscotch’s Equal Opportunity Policies and Procedures in relation to both service provision and employment issues.