Care Worker - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Christian Jobs Ltd

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job Title:
Care Worker

Location:
Edinburgh

About Us

At CrossReach we offer loving care to people of all ages who are in need of a helping hand, supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances.

We have been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years.

During that time we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literallychanged thousands of lives for the better.

Today we are one of the largest care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services.

We are still growing, learning and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us.

About You

To act as a key worker for designated service users. Compile, monitor and review care plans in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
Assist service users with personal and intimate care.
Assist service users to access and use any aids and personal equipment that is required.
Liaise with other appropriate health professionals at times of service users illness or/at the end of life.
Assist in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users as detailed in individual care plans.
Ensure that Service Users physical environment is maintained to a high standard.
Ensure that service users clothing and effects are personalised and maintained to a high standard.
Assist with monitoring and reviewing Service Users nutritional needs in line with the care plan.
Answer emergency bells, the door and telephone, and greet visitors in a professional manner.
Be responsible for reading and writing reports in line with CrossReach's Policy and Procedures and SSSC codes of conduct.
Participate in staff and service users meetings as required.
Work on a rota basis involving weekend and evening work.
Comply with all Health and Safety requirements in line with current policies including risk assessments.
Undertake any training deemed necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Comply with CrossReach financial procedures.
Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship
Facilitate SU's to attend Christian worship (or worship of choice as required by the role).

Qualifications

Working for CrossReach can provide opportunities for training, personal development and career progression. Our welcoming team will support you to achieve an SVQ level 3 in Social services and Health Care and open the door to other development opportunities.

Benefits

This work can be challenging as well as fulfilling. As an organisation your wellbeing is important to us. We have a benefits package which includes a generous pension.
We have a number of shifts available for part time and full time hours. Your preferred choice of hours will be discussed at interview.

Personal

As we do our work in Christ's name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

This post requires you to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards & criteria for registration.