Care Assistant

The Meath Epilepsy Charity; Godalming; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de soins recherche un Assistant de Soins / Support pour rejoindre son équipe. Le candidat idéal aura une passion pour le soutien aux résidents, travaillant dans un environnement collaboratif et respectueux. Ce rôle implique des soins personnels, administratifs et de communication, avec une attention particulière à la dignité et à l'indépendance des résidents. Les candidats doivent être flexibles et prêts à s'engager dans une formation continue.

Benefits

Congés et indemnités de maladie améliorés

Stationnement gratuit sur site

Programme de remboursement de soins de santé

Salle de sport gratuite sur site

Repas gratuits pendant le service

Excellentes opportunités de progression

Qualifications

• Capacité à travailler de manière autonome et en équipe.
• Souci du détail et respect des procédures.
• Volonté de suivre une formation pertinente.

Responsibilities

• Fournir des soins directs aux résidents selon leur plan de soins.
• Assister les résidents avec les soins personnels et la mobilité.
• Communiquer les informations pertinentes sur les résidents à l'équipe.

Skills

Communication efficace

Travail en équipe

Flexibilité

Fiabilité

Education

Qualification en santé et services sociaux (souhaitée)

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT / SUPPORT WORKER
Salary: GBP13 per hour
Excellent benefits: Enhanced holiday & sick pay, free on-site parking, healthcare cash back scheme, free on-site gym, free meals on duty, excellent progression.

Overview: Our residents are at the heart of everything we do at the Meath Epilepsy Charity. With person-centred planning, we ensure that everyone remains focused on achieving their goals and maintaining their independence as much as possible.

Job Details: This role is for 30 to 40 hours per week, with shifts including every other weekend.

Job Purpose: To assist in the personal, rehabilitative, and social care of residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care for all aspects of the individual resident's assessed needs in line with their care plan.
• Follow all Policies and Procedures.
• Assist residents with personal care as needed.
• Administer and store prescribed medication in accordance with legislation.
• Assist residents with mobility where appropriate.
• Help residents with feeding if needed.
• Oversee and assist in serving and preparing meals and drinks.
• Ensure residents receive a well-balanced diet.
• Communicate relevant information about residents to team members to update care plans, noting any changes in their physical, medical, or psychological condition.
• Report any accidents or incidents immediately to senior staff.
• Be aware of safeguarding policies and procedures in case of abuse allegations.
• Follow procedures for medication handling, seeking senior assistance for administering prescribed drugs.
• Attend 1:1 supervision meetings with your line manager every six weeks.
• Follow reasonable instructions from management.
• Perform any other reasonable tasks as required.
• Implement Meath policies and procedures.

The above duties do not constitute an exhaustive list. Additional tasks may be assigned as necessary.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively with the public, trustees, professional bodies, and other stakeholders, both written and verbal. Proficient in Word, Excel, and other operating systems.

Essential: Responsibility, ability to work independently and as part of a team, flexibility, reliability, punctuality, willingness to undertake relevant training, and maintain confidentiality.

Desirable: Awareness of CQC requirements, holding or willingness to obtain a relevant Health and Social Care qualification.

Inclusivity & Diversity: We value the unique qualities and backgrounds of all our colleagues and residents. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to support our residents effectively.

Our core values are:

• COLLABORATIVE: Trust, teamwork, communication
• CARE: Person-centred, respectful, skilled & knowledgeable
• PROUD: Teamwork, pride in support and community
• INCLUSIVE: Everyone's importance, voice, and welcome
• EMPOWER: Creativity, positivity, individual development & achievement