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Healthcare Support Worker

Everlife (Swindon)

Greater London

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A domiciliary care provider is seeking caring individuals in the Greater London area to provide high-quality care to clients in their homes. The role offers flexible hours with competitive pay rates of £13.88 per hour during evenings and weekends, £14.08 during weekdays, plus paid mileage and all necessary training. A driving license is essential as home visits are required, making it important for applicants to be adaptable and empathetic. All positions will require an Enhanced DBS Check.

Benefits

Paid mileage (45p per mile)

Paid holiday

Pension scheme

Access to discounts via the Blue Light Card

Full paid training

Qualifications

High initiative and empathy when working with service users.
Effective communication at all levels.
Flexibility and reliability in travel within a community setting.

Responsibilities

Delivering the highest standard of quality care to service users.
Supporting service users to lead independent lives.
Preparing meals and undertaking household tasks.

Skills

Good comprehension of the English language

Ability to recognise poor practice

Understanding of the principles of Empowerment

Working Knowledge of the Safeguarding Process

Ability to recognise and report hazards

Able to carry out moving and positioning techniques

Ability to show empathy

Accurate Record Keeping

Ability to work as a team

Ability to work alone

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Everlife (Swindon) are a domiciliary care provider working in Swindon.

We are looking for caring individuals who have a passion for providing high quality care to individuals in their own homes. A car is essential as the role involves visiting customers in their own homes in the community. We like to keep our staff working in the area they live to keep travelling to a minimum.

Your hours can be flexible and we can offer work during weekday days, weekday nights, weekends or you can choose to work Monday to Friday and every other weekend. You could also choose to work on a bank basis and work when you are available. Please give us a call for a chat on what hours you would like to work.

We offer excellent pay rates : £13.88 per hour for weekday evenings / weekends and £14.08 per hour for weekday days. In addition to this, we offer paid mileage (45p per mile), paid holiday, pension scheme along with access to discounts via the Blue Light Card. Full paid training provided, so no experience is necessary. We also have Apprenticeship opportunities available, please ask for details.

All positions require an Enhanced DBS Check.

Please contact us to find out more and how you can make a difference to people in your local community.

Full job description below :

Job Purpose

To undertake care / support work with the sensitivity required to provide services in a way which preserve the dignity, privacy, choice, independence, fulfilment and rights of the people who use our services.

Accountabilities

Delivering The Highest Standard Of Quality Care To All Service Users
To support service users to lead as independent a life as possible
To provide personal care and support to service users as detailed in their individual care / support plan.
To adhere to the requirements laid out in the risk assessments and care / support plans to ensure that the service user lives as safely as possible in their own home.
To prepare meals, ensuring a balanced diet, undertake household and cleaning tasks, social interaction and any other tasks outlined in the care / support plan.
To dress appropriately for the post in accordance with the Company Dress Code.
To develop good communication and develop effective working relationships with service users and others.
Be willing to work within a service users own home, accepting the different environments and varying capabilities of service users.
To encourage service users independence, while ensuring dignity, choice and respect at all times.
Supporting the Company Office and Its Performance
To ensure that any Health and Safety issues are reported immediately.
Ensure accurate and full records are kept for each service users.
To deliver flexible care and support for service users who require this.
To liaise with peers and other professionals as required and appropriate
Where required, assist to ensure that all care visits are attended.
To report any concerns, complaints or safeguarding / protection issues.
To attend staff meetings, training, supervisions and appraisals where necessary.
Supporting Stakeholders and Their Requirements
To attend and participate in case conferences and reviews as and when required.
To alert Managers / Quality Officers / Company Office Staff to any changes in the service users condition or circumstances.
Take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the service user.
Be available and willing to undertake any other tasks specified by line management relevant to the role and to the needs of the service user..
To communicate effectively with all peer groups
Occasionally, you may be required to Undertake other duties as requested by your Line Manager

Person Specification

Able to show a high level of initiative and empathy when working with service users. To be able to communicate at all levels effectively and to be able to recognise changes in service users needs or circumstances. To be able to travel within a community setting and have flexibility and reliability.

Essential Skills