Carer / Domiciliary Care-Giver

Getskill Contracting; Rochford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sponsorship after probation

Job summary

Getskill Contracting is seeking compassionate carers to join our domiciliary care team across Hockley, Rayleigh, Southend-on-Sea and Westcliff-on-Sea. You will provide person-centred care and support to service users in their own homes.

Under the direction of the Care Co-ordinator, you will follow care plans, promote wellbeing, and work to safeguarding standards while developing your skills through statutory training and on‑the‑job learning.

Qualifications

• Understand Fundamental Standards and regulatory requirements.
• Commit to statutory training and ongoing professional development.
• Follow policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and maintain patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes are considered to enhance wellbeing.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Support service users to maintain relationships and community connections.
• Ensure care plans and information about how to support service users are followed.
• Inform the Care Co-ordinator/Nurse of any changes in service user needs.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of those you support.

Job description

Job Overview

A leading domiciliary care service provider is currently looking for compassionate carers across various locations:

• Hockley
• Rayleigh
• Southend-on-sea
• westcliff-on-sea

Sponsorship will be offered to qualified candidates after a successful 3-6 month probation and performance evaluation period.

To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Care Co-ordinator / Registered Branch Manager.

• To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual.
• To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties

The Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to 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 Care Co-ordinator / Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users.
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.

Working with Others

• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service.
• Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users.
• If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their 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 and Professional Development

• Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its 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.
• Be open to learning opportunities