Casual Enablement Care Worker

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht engagierte Casual Enablement Care Workers, die Menschen dabei unterstützen, ihre Unabhängigkeit zurückzugewinnen. In dieser wichtigen Rolle helfen Sie Einzelpersonen, ihre täglichen Aktivitäten zu bewältigen und ihre Selbstständigkeit zu fördern. Sie arbeiten eng mit Therapeuten und Fachleuten zusammen, um individuelle Pflegepläne zu entwickeln und eine respektvolle, empathische Betreuung zu gewährleisten. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Leben anderer zu verbessern und Teil eines engagierten Teams zu sein, freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbung.

Qualifications

• NVQ in Health and Social Care oder Bereitschaft, dies zu erwerben.
• Engagement für kontinuierliche berufliche Entwicklung durch Schulung.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung von Einzelpersonen bei täglichen Aktivitäten zur Wiedererlangung der Unabhängigkeit.
• Zusammenarbeit mit Familien und Fachleuten, um eine sichere und effektive Betreuung zu gewährleisten.
• Entwicklung personalisierter Pflegepläne zur Erreichung spezifischer Ziele.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Technologiefähigkeiten (Smartphones)

Motivationsfähigkeiten

Identifizierung von Gesundheits- und Sicherheitsbedenken

Respekt für Vielfalt

Education

NVQ in Health and Social Care oder gleichwertig

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Location: Wandsworth - Keep Independent through Enablement (KITE)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Casual Enablement Care Workers in our Keep Independent Through Enablement Team (KITE).

About KITE: KITE provides short-term support to people in their own homes, helping them meet set goals and maintain as much independence as possible. Our service is designed for individuals who have been discharged from hospital or whose health and ability has deteriorated. The KITE service is registered and regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and operates throughout the year.

As a Casual Enablement Care Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting and supporting individuals to build their confidence and become more independent over a time-limited period. You will need to be positive, encouraging, and able to motivate people to work towards agreed goals.

You will work closely with Therapists and Enablement Officers, providing care in Roehampton, Putney, Earlsfield, Southfields, and Central Wandsworth.

If you are passionate about making a difference and want to contribute to a team committed to promoting independence, we would love to hear from you.

KITE is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Casual Enablement Care Worker to join our team.

As a casual Enablement Care Worker, your role will include:

• Supporting individuals in their daily activities to regain independence, such as meal preparation, personal care, and managing their own medication.
• Collaborating with families, enablement officers, managers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a safe, effective, responsive, and caring service.
• Supporting in developing personalized care plans to meet the specific goals for each individual.
• Delivering care with compassion and empathy, respecting the personal dignity of individuals.
• Reporting signs of abuse and identified risks to the appropriate professionals.
• Monitoring and reporting any changes in health status to health or social care professionals.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• NVQ in Health and Social Care or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this.
• Commitment to continual professional development through training.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to use technology such as smartphones.
• Motivating others and helping to build their confidence.
• Ability to identify health and safety concerns in a person’s home, follow risk assessments, and escalate as needed.
• Respect for diverse backgrounds and needs, with a willingness to learn how to meet those needs.

Experience:

• Knowledge of the Care Quality Commission Essential Standards.
• Some knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers.
• Understanding of the principles of enablement—support and assist people rather than doing things for them.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline:

• Closing Date: September
• Shortlisting Date: September
• Interview Date: Week commencing September

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and promoting equality and diversity. We value differences and recognize that employees from various backgrounds contribute positively to our services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Some posts may require a DBS check, and appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory police records check.