Care Worker (Community) Smithybrook View Extra Care

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Danesmoor; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

25 days annual leave

Supportive management and team

Training and Development

Wellbeing Support Framework

Employee Wellbeing Support

Paid travel expenses

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform

Five weeks holiday (min)

Job summary

Smithybrook View Extra Care Establishment in Clay Cross is recruiting two Community Care Workers to join the Northeast Extra Care Service. The role covers a 24/7 service with a focus on promoting clients' independence and delivering a range of tasks to clients across shifts.

No prior experience is required as training is provided; the team works closely with health professionals, families and colleagues to ensure high standards of care and safety.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; training and support provided.
• Willingness to work a three-shift rota (early mornings, afternoons and nights).
• Ability to follow care plans and risk assessments while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living support to clients.
• Assist with dressing, undressing and meal preparation.
• Administer prescribed medication and monitor health status.
• Support access to communal areas and accompany to activities.
• Respond to emergencies and report to the DSO as required.
• Follow care support plans and complete risk assessments.

Skills

Personal care

Dressing/undressing

Medication administration

Health monitoring

Team collaboration

Empathy

Job description

Care Worker (Community) Smithybrook View Extra Care

Company:

An opportunity has arisen at Smithybrook View Extra Care Establishment in Clay Cross, and we are seeking to recruit two Care Workers (Community) to join our team within the Northeast Extra Care Service. The role involves delivering a range of tasks to Clients over 24-hour period 7 days a week, with the main aim of promoting and maintaining Client’s independence.

Candidates will be expected to work to the demands of the service and will be required to work on a three-shift rota system including early mornings, afternoons and waking nights. Enhanced rates of pay will be paid for working hours after 7pm at night and before 7am.

The post holder will be required to undertake day to day task which include, personal care, dressing, undressing, meal preparation, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, supporting clients to access communal areas, and working alongside Health Care Professionals, Together Housing team, families, and colleagues in addition to having the ability to work on your own initiative, as well as contributing to the team. There will be an expectation to answer and respond to unplanned emergencies and report to the DSO.

You will always be required to follow the care support plan in addition to any completed risk assessments and demonstrate your ability to maintain health and safety for Clients and colleagues.

You don’t need previous experience as we’ll give you all training and support you need to complete the role.

If you are looking for a rewarding job that offers flexible working hours, good rates of pay, good pension, free uniform, and many other benefits including a minimum of five weeks holiday, extra pay for unsociable hours we’d like to hear from you.

Employees have access to a range of support, benefits and discounts including:

Generous Annual Leave Scheme

25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata).

Supportive management and team

Training and Development:Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.

Wellbeing Support Framework:Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.

Employee Wellbeing Support:Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.

Paid travel expenses

if required to travel to other sites (Terms and conditions apply)

Cycle to Work Scheme:Promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Our Derbyshire Rewards:a package of benefits, cashback and discounts.

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