Home Care Assistant
Reporting to the Registered Care Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Providing care in accordance with the companies best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Registered Care Manager
- Support and enable our Clients to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to everyone
- Maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time to time to maintain and progress knowledge
Main responsibilities and duties of the role:
- Ensure Clients are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Support Clients to maintain their relationships and connections with family and the local community
- Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Clients are followed and updated
- Be responsible for informing the Registered Care Manager of any changes in the needs of Clients
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
Working with others:
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Your Home Care
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Clients
- If desired by the Client, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
Leading by example:
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other Home Care Assistants and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
Personal responsibilities
- Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards and strive to achieve outstanding against the Key Lines of Enquiries
- Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
- Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
- Be open to learning opportunities
As the ideal candidate you will have proven experience in domiciliary home care and a track record in providing consistently excellent levels of service. This is a challenging and rewarding role. To be ready for this next step in your career you will need:
- to have or have enrolled on the Level 2 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care or already achieved have 12 months care experience
- a calm professional manner and attention to detail
- excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills
- to be able to work well under pressure without loss of accuracy or consistency
- to have passed your driving test and be able to use your own vehicle
- be available to work between the hours of 07:00 and 22:00 Monday to Sunday
You will also need to demonstrate:
- a real passion for providing outstanding care
- strong organisational and planning skills
- a good understanding of efficient operations, systems and processes
- good I.T. skills
- the enthusiasm, drive and capability to be part of our developing care services.
In return, you will receive the following staff benefits:
- Company profit bonus
- Loyalty bonus
- Employee discounts
- Referral bonus for staff and clients
- Active professional development
- Paid mileage
- Staff awards
- Opportunity to enrol on the staff pathway
- Free mental health counselling
- Free care certificate
- Free car parking at head office
- Be part of a dynamic, innovative and fun team
Please visit our website and social media pages for more information about Your Home Care. www.yourhomecare.co.uk
Job Category: Home Care Assistant
Job Type: Full Time Part Time
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