Independent Lifestyle Coach - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Balmoral Court

Balmoral Court

Verified Company

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

We're seeking an enthusiastic individual looking to build relationships with clients and offer innovative ideas to provide meaningful activities. A bubbly and approachable personality is key in this role.

applicant will be required to work alternative weekends.

Asap start after all the correct employment checks.

Post Holder

Reports To:

Management Team
Registered Nurse's
Senior Carer's

Key Task:

To actively market the Home and promote a positive personal and professional profile within the local community.
To promote and display a professional image commensurate with the high standards of the Crown Care Group.
To prepare and display information leaflets and posters advertising activities and events.
In conjunction with the wider care team to adhere to the home's philosophies and goals and statement of purpose.

Key Areas:

Compliance
Health and Safety
Activities
Communication
Marketing
Training and development
General duties
Key skills and specification

The following lists the Key Areas for which you are responsible and accountable. They are not totally exhaustive and your support is required in developing your Job Description.

Compliance

To comply with the Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015, including NICE guidelines, fire safety regulations, COSHH regulations, RIDDOR, infection control, first aid, moving and handling regulations and regulatory requirements for medical equipment and devices.
All employees of the Crown Care Group are required to respect the confidentiality of all matters relating to the business of the home and in relation to the service users and their family and friends. Employees must therefore respect the requirements of the Data Protection Act 199
Employees must ensure they are fully aware of their responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and ensure that safe working practices are followed at all times.
To fully comply with all Crown Care policies and procedures
At all times to uphold and promote the privacy, dignity, independence, safety and welfare of all services users and your own conduct in accordance with the Crown Care Group's high expectations.
To ensure the standards of the Care Quality Commission and Local Authority Contracts specifications and Safeguarding regulations and principles are upheld.
To ensure Quality Assurance documentation is completed as per the Crown Care quality framework audit tool.
To take responsibility for the maintenance of your own professional knowledge and to utilise this knowledge within the scope of your role.
To display a professional attitude and encourage professional relationships with all grades of staff.

Health & Safety

To report immediately to the Home Manager or person in charge any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a service user, colleague, yourself or another.

To understand and ensure the implementation of the Home's health and Safety, infection control and hygiene policies as well as the emergency and fire procedures.
To report to the home Manager or handyperson any faulty appliances, damage furniture or equipment or any potential hazard.
To promote safe working practice in the home.

Activities

To help service users socialise within the home and provide a variety of activities that cater for all tastes.
To plan and initiate monthly rolling / individual programmes and encourage service users to maintain preexisting hobbies.
To encourage staff members, relatives and friends to participate in the home's activity programme.
To accompany service users, where possible, to offsite activities (such activities may take place outside of normal working hours).
To help create an atmosphere that suits individual service users within the home.
To assist with fund raising and budgeting for entertainments, materials and outings.
To maintain full and accurate records of daily activities using appropriate documentation and assist the named nurse to review and update service users' care files.

Communication

To discuss the aims and objectives of recreation therapy with other staff members.
To report any changes in service users' physical or emotional condition to the home Manager or person in charge.
To provide comfort and company on a one to one basis for service users who are unable to undertake any form of activity.
To arrange / participate in staff and client meetings as and when required.

Marketing

To actively market the home and promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation of the home at all times.

Training and Development: