Domiciliary Carer Apprenticeship

Lifetime Training; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in the UK is looking for dedicated carers to assist clients with personal care tasks and administrative duties. Responsibilities include bathing, supporting clients with dressing, dispensing medication, and household tasks. Ideal candidates should be compassionate, punctual, and able to promote client independence while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to company policies. This role requires effective communication with service users and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Bathing/Showering/Strip Wash as required by clients.
• Supporting clients with dressing and undressing.
• Assist with mobilising using appropriate aids/moving equipment.
• Applications of prescribed emollients/creams/eye and ear drops.
• Prompting and dispensing of medication completing relevant documentation.
• Meal preparation, assistance with feeding.
• Shopping/Bill Payments/Collection of Prescriptions.
• Household tasks including cleaning, ironing, washing and laundry.
• Accompaniment to appointments.
• Provide relief cover for Main Carers.
• Promote and support Service Users independence, choice and dignity.
• Communicate effectively with Care Co-ordinator, Service User, relatives and other Professionals.
• Report changes in Service User requirements or care needs to Care Co-ordinator.
• Carers must carry a company issued mobile phone while on duty.
• Adhere to uniform policy at all times.
• Promote a positive culture in line with company's ethos and values.

Job description

Responsibilities

1. Bathing/Showering/Strip Wash as required by clients
2. Supporting clients with dressing and undressing
3. Assist with mobilising using appropriate aids/moving equipment
4. Applications of prescribed emollients/creams/eye and ear drops (following training)
5. Prompting and dispensing of medication completing relevant documentation (following training)
6. Meal preparation, assistance with feeding
7. Shopping/Bill Payments/Collection of Prescriptions
8. Household tasks including cleaning, ironing, washing and laundry etc.
9. Accompaniment to appointments
10. Provide relief cover for Main Carers
11. To promote and support Service Users independence, choice and dignity at all times
12. To communicate and liaise effectively with the Care Co-ordinator, Service User, relatives and other Professionals
13. Report any concerns or changes in Service User requirements or delivery of care needs to the Care Co-ordinator
14. Carers are required to be in contact whilst on duty by carrying a company issued mobile phone ensuring it is switched on at all times (UNLESS DRIVING)
15. Carers must adhere to Continued Care from Oakville Ltd's uniform policy at all times
16. Promoting a positive culture in line with the company's ethos and values

Administration

1. To complete required documentation correctly and in a manner that is understandable to all
2. To maintain confidentiality relating to role including Service Users, Staff and Continued Care from Oakville Ltd at all times
3. To attend Staff meetings and training courses as required
4. Familiarise and comply with Continued Care from Oakville Ltd's policies and procedures, including Health and Safety and Infection Control
5. Ensure company issued mobile phone is fully charged prior to the start of your shift
6. Use of Birdie Care App to record visit notes and any concerns or issues regarding your client visits
7. Complete any medication change request forms/accident forms/body maps