Carer support worker

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

Job summary

A local care service in Highgate is seeking dedicated carers to provide person-centred support to service users. Responsibilities include delivering care in line with regulatory requirements, maintaining effective relationships, and fostering community connections. Ideal candidates should have a commitment to personal and professional growth. This position offers opportunities for training and development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in care delivery.
• Ability to maintain personal and professional growth.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks and Fundamental Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide care according to legislative requirements.
• Support service users in maintaining personal interests.
• Ensure service users' wishes and preferences are considered.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to maximize opportunities.

Job description

Job Overview

Reports to: Senior Carer/Manager. (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

Location & Working Hours

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Be open to learning opportunities

Personal and Professional Development

Include any additional professional development and training requirements as outlined in the role description.