Care Worker

SUNBURST CARE SERVICES LTD; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care services provider in the UK is looking for caring individuals to join their team. The role involves providing personalized care to both children and adults, supporting them to achieve independence and enhancing their quality of life. You will work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the service users' needs are prioritized and met. A commitment to ongoing training and development is essential, as is adherence to care standards and regulations. Flexible working hours with varying shifts are part of the job.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Ability to provide person-centred care based on individual needs.
• Capacity to maintain effective communication with service users and team members.
• Willingness to undertake training to keep skills updated.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized care under the guidance of Senior Carer/Manager.
• Support service users in maintaining skills and interests.
• Contribute to the effective operation of care services.

Skills

Person-centred care

Communication

Team collaboration

Knowledge of care standards

Education

Relevant care qualifications

Job description

Sunburst Care Services provides first class quality care services in Tees Valley and surrounding areas in the North East and other parts of United Kingdom. We provide personalised care, support and companionship for both children and adults to enable them to improve, sustain and achieve their independence effectively to enhance the quality of their lives. Our mission is to support and promote the well beingand independence of working age disabled adults and older people, and their carers. We also support vulnerable young people to reach their potentials'

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 on standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Manager
• To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
• To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

Location

You may be required to work from Stockton - On - Tees, Durham, Middlesborough, and other parts of North East areas at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours

• 5 days over a 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

• Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences 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/Manager of any changes in the needs of Service Users

Working with Others

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Sunburst Care Services Ltd. Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
• If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example

• 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 Responsibilities

• Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their 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