Job Description
Summary
Responsible To: Operations Manager
Job Purpose: To provide high quality support, in line with the philosophy and policies of the agency
Contacts: Individuals and their families, Care Managers, GPs, and other Health/ Social Care professionals
Duties:
* Giving personal care, cooking, teaching, going out on excursions, watching TV, playing games etc.
* Delivering of a clearly defined programme of care for each service user within the home and ensuring that such service user files are recorded and maintained accurately.
* Liaising with relatives, Care Managers and other professionals in consultation with the Manager of the home.
* To ensure that the agreed psychology guidelines for each service user are followed in conjunction with the Management team.
* To work with all staff in providing an effective 24-hour service and to demonstrate a reasonable degree of flexibility to ensure all shifts are covered with the required staffing levels.
* To assist in the delivery of day care opportunities, following individual activity programmes in conjunction with, and following guidance from, day care staff.
* To use initiative in creating, and delivery of, appropriate leisure opportunities for service users.
* To accompany and organise transport which requires service users to attend activities outside of the home.
* To use initiative in making the best use of all available resources in the home, to meet the needs of each service user.
* To assist in maintaining a good standard of hygiene and tidiness within the home and, when required, to check all equipment including emergency and fire equipment.
* To look after the general appearance of the house and report any defects to the senior staff member on duty.
* To ensure accurate recording and reporting of all accidents and incidents that may occur involving service users and/or staff and to record relevant information in the appropriate place.
* To participate in staff meetings, contributing to the review of current working practices and future developments.
* To undertake any temporary duties as required by the Homes Manager in times of emergency.
This Job Description is not intended to be a complete list of duties and responsibilities, but indicates the main aspects attached to this post. It may be reviewed and amended at a future time after discussion with the Manager and staff of the homes, to take into account any changes in Company or Government Policies.
Must have good communication skills listening, speaking and writing.
Be able to work as part of a team
You need to have a keen interest in the Health and Social Care Industry.
Have adaptability and flexibility
To be professional at all times
Have a positive attitude
No Qualifications Required
Future prospectsOn-going training and development encouraged by the employer which will give the applicant the opportunity to move on to a full time job.
Duration: 12-15 monthsApprenticeship level: Intermediate Level Apprenticeship
Possible start date: 25 Sep 2017
Working week: 37.5 hours Shifts
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