Care Worker Level 2

Leicestershire County Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking a Level 2 Care Worker dedicated to providing personalized care to citizens. This role involves implementing care plans, collaborating with other professionals, and encouraging independence through meaningful activities. Join a council committed to innovation and inclusivity, with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous leave entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings supporting independence.
• Ability to write and maintain up-to-date care plans.
• Capable of engaging citizens through activities and conversations.

Responsibilities

• Implement Care Plans and monitor citizens' welfare.
• Collaborate with professionals for continuity of care.
• Administer medication and maintain dignity in care.

Skills

Support citizens' choice and control

Encourage and motivate citizens

Develop and coordinate leisure and social activities

Write person-centered care plans

Job description

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Salary: Starting Salary is £25,992 (Level one) rising to £26,835 (Level three) per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Location: Spring Meadow, 55 Meadows Way, Nottingham, NG2 3DZ

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council offers great benefits. Alongside competitive pay, excellent leave entitlement, and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to foster an innovative, inclusive, and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their best.

We are looking for people who are innovative, driven, and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents and workers in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the benefits offered to Nottingham City Council colleagues.

About the Role

Care Workers at Level 2 implement Care Plans, report concerns or issues that prevent adherence to these plans, and monitor the care and welfare of citizens. They record accurate information on running records, communication books, care plans, and monitoring charts (including weight, falls, and other relevant data).

Level 2 Care Workers collaborate with other professionals, citizens, and their families to ensure a shared approach to care, support, and continuity of treatment.

The role involves providing safe, appropriate, and personalized care that maintains dignity, maximizes independence, and empowers citizens with choice and control. Responsibilities include writing and maintaining individual person-centered care plans and administering medication.

The position may involve working in various areas of Adult Social Care, including in-home, community settings, or within a Council establishment, and with citizens having diverse needs.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to support citizens in exercising choice and control based on their needs, preferences, and aspirations.
• The ability to encourage, motivate, and support citizens to maintain or regain independence in daily activities.
• Experience in developing and coordinating leisure and social activities that promote self-esteem, confidence, and purposeful engagement, including one-to-one conversations, group activities, and supporting citizens with their interests, family contacts, outings, shopping, pensions, etc.
• The ability to write and maintain up-to-date, individual, person-centered care plans.

A DBS enhanced check is required for this regulated activity.

SPONSORSHIP: Please note this role does not meet the salary threshold for Skilled Visa sponsorship, so applicants requiring sponsorship cannot apply.

You can find the detailed job description for this position on our website.

At Nottingham City Council, we believe work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, depending on the role. Further details can be found on the 'for applicants' page.

For informal inquiries, please contact Russell Boultby via email.

Please note that the advert may close early if the position is filled, so we encourage early applications.

Interviews will be held: To Be Confirmed

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