Care Worker

Brackenberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority support service is seeking a dedicated Care Worker to assist individuals with complex needs in a residential care setting. The role includes carrying out support plans, personal care, and providing medication support. Candidates must possess a Level 2 NVQ or equivalent, have experience in a learning disability setting, and be willing to undergo necessary training. This is a full-time role with both regular and bank shifts available, offering a rate of pay between £18.33 - £24.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a learning disability setting is essential.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training (e.g. autism/dementia).
• Awareness of health and social care legislation including the Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Support Plans and provide personal care and support.
• Provide medication support as detailed in the support plan.
• Safely move and handle individuals using specialist equipment.

Skills

Experience with adults with complex needs

Knowledge of safeguarding

Ability to travel across geographical area

Understanding of health and social care legislation

Education

Level 2 NVQ or QCF Level 3 qualification

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Islington to assist with the appointment of a Care Worker to work in a residential care setting.

We have both regular shifts (40 hours per week) and bank shifts available. Please note that we dont offer sponsorship and the worker should be able to work full time without restrictions. We would need 5 years work references checked out before you start the shifts.

Rate of Pay : 18.33 - 24.40 per hour

Summary

Islington Provider Services is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join the Residential and Respite Services team. The service enables individuals to maximise their independence building on their strengths to live healthy independent lives. This role is based within residential and respite services such as Orchard Close (a 7-bed residential care home for adults with learning disabilities and complex health needs) but requires flexibility to work across Provider Services. The services support adults over the age of 18 with a range of needs including learning disability physical and sensory needs mental health and older people

Responsibilities

• Carry out Support Plans and provide care and support which may include personal care tasks and domestic tasks
• Provide support with medication as detailed in the support plan in accordance with the NICE Guideline (NG67) and the Services Medication Policy.
• Safely move and handle people experiencing mobility difficulties using specialist equipment in line with individual support plans
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately whether confirmed or suspected to the Duty Manager in line with the Councils Safeguarding Policies & Procedures
• Ensure that the Care Act 2014 is implemented in all aspects of the role.
• Adhere to Islington Councils policy and procedures in the handling of a persons personal property including money and keys

Qualifications

• Attainment of a Level 2 NVQ or QCF Level 3 qualification.

Essentials

• Willingness to undertake specialist training in line with the services needs (e.g. autism / dementia / sensory awareness)
• Willingness and ability to travel across the team geographical area
• Experience of working with adults with complex needs and behaviours that may challenge within a learning disability setting is essential.
• Experience of working with people with differing needs and from black and minority ethnic communities in inner city areas
• Awareness and understanding of safeguarding including legislative responsibilities and Making Safeguarding Personal
• Awareness of health and social care legislation including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2007

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an enhanced DBS

Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.