Support Worker/Home Carer (£200 starting Bonus)

Duties will include:
• To undertake personal care tasks as outlined in the Service Users care/support plan
• To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Service Users
• Liaise with agency staff and/or other professionals as necessary or as directed
• To adhere to all of the Carewatch policies and procedures
• To alert Field Care Supervisors/Managers of any changes in the Service Users condition or circumstances
• To develop good communication links with any carer or family member in the Service Users home
• To prepare and cook meals as outlined in the care/support plan
• To undertake housekeeping, household cleaning and laundry duties as requested if outlined in the care plan
• To help with purchasing of provisions to provide an adequate, balanced and stimulating diet where necessary
• Ensure a safe as possible living environment for Service Users whilst respecting Service Users choice and rights
• Ensure the Service User is not put at risk as a result of home care activities
• Work as part of a team and equally be able to work alone
• Dress appropriately for post (protective clothing and uniforms are provided by Carewatch)
• Take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Service User
• Attend supervision, training and staff meetings, as required
• Be willing to work within Service Users own homes and accept different environments and varying capabilities of Service Users
• Be available and willing to undertake any other tasks specified by line management relevant to the role and to the needs of the Service Users

What we look for:
Qualifications: Essential:
• Willing to work towards Common Induction Standards
• Willing to work towards NVQ2 within 6 months employment

Qualifications: Desirable:
• Achieved NVQ2

Qualifications: Desirable:
• Specialist Care Training

Experience: Essential:
• Understanding of social care provision

Experience: Desirable:
• Experience of working in Social Care either paid or voluntary (this can include care for family/friends)
• Skills/Attributes: Essential:
• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to display empathy and warmth to all
• To be able to understand and cope with emergency situations
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Ability to cope with change
• Good planning skills

Skills/Attributes: Desirable:
• Working knowledge of the Domiciliary Care industry and surrounding regulations and legislation
• Understanding of Regulatory Body functions and requirements
• Commitment to own professional and personal development

What we offer:
• Competative Salary
• Paid Holiday
• Health Care Cash Plan Scheme (subject to conditions)
• Paid Training
• Bonus Scheme
• Working within a great team

Further information and requirements
• All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK
• Care roles are subject to enhanced security checks
• The successful candidate is required to work flexible hours.
• Applicants must have their own transport
• You will only be expected to work in and around Trowbridge, a car is essential as you will be driving from one service users home to another.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
• We will require a copy of your full driving licence and car insurance certificate clearly showing class 1 use.