Care Worker - Shirley, United Kingdom - Solihull Care Services Limited

Description

Job Title:
Home Care/Support Worker

Responsible to:
Registered Manager

About the job
We have an exciting opportunity for Care Workers to join our team here at Solihull Care Services Limited, Birmingham.


Job Title:
Home Care


Salary:
£ travel time


Location:
Solihull, Birmingham


About us:

Solihull Care Services Limited T/A SureCare Solihull provides excellent and robust service to NHS & Private hospitals, County Councils & Private Clients, Nursing and Care Homes.

We are part of Sure care with head office in Chester. Solihull care services supports people through the most difficult times of their lives.


Purpose of the position

To provide personal, practical, social and emotional support to people in their own homes, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.

The support provided by Care Workers is that which would normally be undertaken by a caring relative, and must not include tasks which would normally be undertaken by a qualified nurse.

Main duties and responsibilities
To follow the policies and procedures of Solihull Care Services Limited T/A SureCareSolihull at all times.

To portray a professional image and represent the company in line with the Company's high standards at all times.

The duties will include personal care such as, assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, the management of continence and rising & retiring.

Contribute to the ongoing support of people who use our services and their informal carers.

Contribute to the movement and handling of people who use our services to maximise their physical abilities and mobility.

Enable people who use our services to maintain their personal hygiene and appearance.

Enable people who use our services to achieve physical comfort.

Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks.

Enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration.

To provide assistance with toileting, including emptying and cleaning of commodes, emptying and changing of catheter bags and the use of aids to continence such as pads.

Enable people who use our services to access and use toileting facilities.

To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living that people who use our services cannot manage alone. These may include cleaning, shopping, collection of pension, paying of bills and laundry.

Enable people who use our services to manage their domestic and personal resources.

Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of their environment.

To provide social support such as talking and listening to people who use our services, helping them maintain contact with family and friends.

Enable people who use our services to maintain contacts in potentially isolating situations.

Promote effective communications and relationships.

To record all actions and information within the home in a clear, legible and professional manner.

To report all changes in the health and social circumstances of people who use our services to theRegistered Manageras soon as practical

Receive, transmit, store and retrieve information in adherence with the General Data Protection Regulations.

To work as part of a team with colleagues and work closely with other agencies and professionals involved in the care of people who use our services, for example District Nurses.

Contribute to the effectiveness of work teams.

To prompt/administer people who use our services to take their medication as identified by the support plan. Care Workers must not advise on the use of medication of any type.

Contribute to the ongoing support of people who use our services and others significant to them.

To work in accordance with the weekly work schedule and complete default sheets in a clear, legible manner including obtaining the signature of the people who use our services except in cases where it is known that the person is unable to sign.

Ensure timesheets are signed at all visits by agreed person, to ensure safety of yourselves and service users who use this system, report any issues or any deviations on time.

Maintain a written agreed record of work completed.

To attend any training provided by the company and to attend meetings, and reviews regarding the people who use our services as required.

Develop one's own knowledge and practice.

To undertake all duties in accordance with the company's policies and procedures, and abide at all times by the Skills for Care Code of Conduct.

Of particular importance are policies relating to Prevention and Detection of Abuse and Confidentiality.


Experience
Previous experience is desirable but not essential.

Ability to deliver a high quality service.

Ability to work closely with clients with diverse needs.

Qualification

No qualification is needed. Full training is provided.

Driving license with access to own vehicle is desirable, but not essential.


Contact Details

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time