Live-in Care Team Member

Unfading Care Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home care is seeking compassionate individuals to support clients in maintaining their independence within the comfort of their homes. This role involves assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and medication management while respecting each client's individuality and dignity. The ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and empowers clients to take control of their care. If you are dedicated to making a positive impact in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Understanding clients' needs and promoting their independence.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Promoting dignity and individuality in care provision.
• Ensuring health and safety policies are followed.

Skills

Effective verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to work as a team member

Ability to work under own initiative

Understanding the client’s needs

Ability to handle emergency situations

Basic numeracy & literacy skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Tools

Use of own vehicle

Job description

Job Description

The purpose of the care provided by Unfading Care is to support individuals who choose to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes and to help them live as independent and active lives as possible. The tasks carers undertake will be agreed by the client and the Unfading Care Registered Manager once they have assessed the client’s needs. This will be documented in the Care Plan, which will be kept in the client’s home. This document will specify your duties for each individual client you work with, and it will be your responsibility to follow this and other supporting documents, reporting any changes that you or your client identifies.

Core Duties & Responsibilities

The following list gives examples of the type of duties you may undertake. All of these should be done in a manner which encourages clients towards the maximum degree of independence and activity appropriate to their abilities:

• Assisting getting up in the morning including washing/bathing and dressing and maintaining personal appearance.
• Assisting with undressing and getting to bed in the evening.
• Assisting with preparation of meals, drinks, and snacks when necessary.
• Providing assistance with toileting and changing clothes and/or bedding where necessary.
• Maintaining and washing clothes and bed linen (which may include soiled laundry) when necessary.
• Assisting with other tasks of personal daily living.
• Assisting and encouraging the management of medication or administering where necessary and appropriate, and monitoring health-related conditions such as dietary & fluid intake.
• Helping clients with mobility difficulties, or other physical disabilities, including incontinence.
• Helping in the use of aids and other personal equipment.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Undertaking or supervising the personal care of clients, preparation of appropriate meals, shopping, bill payment & collection of prescriptions, and general household tasks.
• Ensuring clients retain individuality and personal dignity by promoting high standards of care and encouraging independence where appropriate.
• Ensuring that different cultural needs are catered for sensitively.
• Respecting the confidential nature of the work.
• Providing direct care to clients as circumstances require.
• Attending meetings and training courses as required.
• Contributing to an effective system of communication within the team, by discussion and regular team meetings.
• Ensuring that the Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities policies are implemented at all times.

Desired Attitude & Qualities

• Understanding the client’s needs.
• An ability to handle emergency situations.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to work under own initiative.
• Basic numeracy & literacy skills.
• Use of own vehicle.
• Relevant qualifications.
• Relevant experience.

Uphold our values

Celebrating Individuality
Always putting the person we support at the heart of what we do and recognising the unique individuality of each person.

Co-production
Empowering people to take control of their own care package, being fully involved in all aspects of their care and support.

Freedom of choice
Supporting people in a manner that is progressive and enables them to exercise choice and control over as much of their lives as possible.

Acting with dignity
Respect and promote the human, legal, and civil rights of the people we support and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect at all times.

Respecting diversity
A culture that respects all backgrounds, cultures, and religions. We embrace diversity in the people we support and our own staff team.

Encouraging independence
Working with people in a way that is hopeful and encouraging and ensures they can maintain their independence and normal routines as long as possible.