Care Assistant - Derby, United Kingdom - Derby City Council

Derby City Council

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Derby, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Application closing date

04/12/2023

Working Pattern

Part time

Salary

Grade D £24, ,119 a year FTE (actual starting Salary £14,117 a year)

Contractual hours

21.5

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

Social Care - Adults

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Job description

Directorate:
People Services

Hours: 21.5 hours a week

Contract Type:
Permanent

Location:
Bonsall View Short Break Service Morleston Street Derby DE238FL

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Bonsall View is a 7-bed unit that provides Short Break care for adults with profound and complex learning disabilities, some of whom have Autism, profound and multiple disabilities or may display behaviours of concern.

You will be responsible for providing intimate personal care to customers of the home and for contributing to the provision of a comfortable yet stimulating environment.

This is a demanding role which requires a high level of sensitivity in order to ensure our customers are supported to make choices and treated with dignity and respect.

The work will involve assisting and moving people for which you will receive training before you start work.

You will also be required to attend other mandatory training courses as part of your induction programme and any future training as part of the role.

There is an expectation that on occasion you will be asked to work within other DCC homes and services.

You must have:

Experience of working with vulnerable people and being able to undertake personal care.
Good communication skills both oral and written.
Knowledge of care planning and personcentred working.
Knowledge of dignity in care.
The ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
The ability to work early mornings / evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
The ability to produce accurate daylily Log recordings and complete monitoring charts.

A relevant NVQ/QCF qualification at level 2 or above in Health & Social Care is desirable.

Due to the nature of the post and to meet Care Quality Commission standards you will need to be at least 18 years of age.

If you would like to know more details about this post, then please contact Michelle Payne, Unit Manager on or Paul Halford, Assistant Manager on for an informal chat.