Jobs in Adult Social Care

Devon County Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking flexible and resilient individuals for providing person-centred care in residential settings and homes in Devon. Responsibilities include personal care, medication assistance, and clinical observations. This role provides essential training and the opportunity to contribute significantly to social care during challenging times.

Benefits

FREE essential training

Qualifications

• Must complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
• Must complete Right to Work in UK checks.
• Some roles require a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and medication.
• Carry out clinical observations.
• Help with nutrition, drinking, and washing.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Compassionate nature

Courageous and resilient

Ability to relate easily to people

Commitment

Job description

We are looking for flexible and resilient people to work across all locations in Devon to provide person-centred care for people in residential homes and in their own homes.

You need to be prepared to assist with a wide variety of tasks, which could include personal care, medication, carrying out clinical observations, assisting with nutrition, drinking and washing, completing paperwork and reassuring the people you are supporting and their relatives.

Key skills:
Ability to communicate effectively,
Compassionate nature,
Courageous and resilient at a time of uncertainty and change,
Relate easily to people,
Commitment; this is not for the faint-hearted.

Your career:
This will give you the opportunity to significantly contribute to social care in Devon at a very challenging time.
This could be the start of a great career for you in health and care.

Requirements:
You will need to quickly complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (safeguarding) and Right to Work in UK checks.
You will be given FREE essential training, which you must complete.
Some roles require a driving licence.
Depending on your role, you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.