Carer \ support worker

Nevin House; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Birmingham seeks a Carer to provide personalized care following best practices while supporting service users in maintaining their skills and connections. Candidates should be committed to personal and professional development alongside effective communication and collaboration skills. The role requires working flexible hours across various locations.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide care reflecting best practices and legislative requirements.
• Commitment to maintain professional development through training.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks governing care services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care in accordance with service users' preferences.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Develop relationships with service users' families and friends.

Skills

Person-centred care

Effective communication

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Relevant care qualifications

Job description

Role Details

Job Title: Carer

Reports to: Senior Carer/Manager

Location: The service’s premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours: 5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

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 standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse
• 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:

• 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 Senior Carer/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