The Old Roselyon Domiciliary Care Agency is looking to expand its workforce!!!
We need staff to join our happy, experienced and professional team to continue to provide excellent care in the community to the elderly and frail, who choose to stay in their own homes. Constantly promoting independence, dignity and respect to those we care for.
We are looking for someone experienced, kind, compassionate, willing to learn, with a desire to care.
Purpose of the Role:
To deliver high-quality, person-centred care to elderly service users with physical disabilities, in accordance with individual care plans and agreed timeframes. This includes assistance with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and daily living activities within the safety and comfort of the client’s home.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide respectful and dignified personal care including assistance with washing, bathing, dressing, continence care, and mobility.
Support service users with meal preparation and ensure dietary needs are met in a timely and hygienic manner.
Assist in the use and care of mobility aids and personal equipment.
Follow individual care plans and risk assessments, ensuring service user safety at all times.
Accurately record care provided, including updates to daily logs and care plans.
Promptly report changes in a service user’s physical or mental condition to the supervisor.
Maintain professional standards in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and the Carer’s Handbook.
Uphold confidentiality, dignity, and the rights of each service user.
Report and document any accidents or incidents in accordance with company protocol.
Respect and protect service users’ property and personal information.
Attend mandatory training, staff meetings, supervisions, and appraisals.
Perform any other reasonable duties as assigned by senior staff.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable).
If not qualified, completion of the Care Certificate is required within 6 months of employment.
Experience:
Minimum one year of experience working with elderly individuals (desirable).
Skills:
Strong communication and written skills.
Good observational and reporting abilities.
Ability to follow care plans and work independently or as part of a team.
Commitment to maintaining respectful and professional relationships.
Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required
Reliable transportation and valid driving license
Job type: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension
Physical Setting:
Homecare
Shift:
Day shift
Work days:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Par: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
