As a Care Worker at Choices Homecare, you’ll play a crucial role in delivering person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to our service users, ensuring adherence to our organisation’s policies and procedures.
If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then apply now. What we ask from you Passion and dedication – As most carers will tell you its more of a calling than a job Experience – Not the experience you imagine, life experience is just as important Sense of humour – After all laughing is the best medicine. Going the extra mile – You’ve got to be willing to make the perfect cuppa after all. Flexibility –No two days are the same in the care world. Openness to learn – With the life stories of others every day is a school day. We can teach you practical skills but it’s the personal qualities that make a difference What we do We provide person-centred care to vulnerable adults in the community of Bury/Bolton Why shouldn’t people continue to live in their own homes if they need support? That’s where we come in. We have created a team of dedicated care workers to support those in need. Our vision is to ensure no one struggles in their day-to day life. Join our mission to care for those who once cared for us.
This job is offered as Full-time or Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract Pay: £12.12-£12.62 per hour.
It will involve providing care, in community and in peoples own homes so you will need to have a full UK drivers license and own a car.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Uphold Choices Homecare’s vision, values, and behaviour framework.
- Deliver personalised services in accordance with each service user's Personal Support Plan.
- Support service users in achieving their desired outcomes while promoting independence, dignity, and integrity.
- Provide assistance with personal care tasks, including dressing, bathing, continence care, medication management, and manual handling.
- Ensure respect for service users' autonomy and preferences.
- Monitor and maintain the health, well-being, and mobility of service users.
- Support service users in managing their domestic tasks and personal resources.
- Provide specialised care to clients with specific needs based on your skills and qualifications.
- Minimise risks to yourself and the service user during emergency situations.
- Promptly report accidents or incidents in accordance with Choices Homecare’s policies.
- Assist service users in maintaining adequate nutritional status and hydration.
- Maintain cleanliness, safety, and comfort in the service user’s home by assisting with domestic tasks
- Encourage and facilitate service users' active participation in the local community.
- Assist with errands such as shopping, bill payment, and collecting pensions or benefits.
- Support service users in maintaining relationships with family, friends, and their wider social network.
- Foster effective communication and relationships with service users and colleagues.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including care plans, in a timely manner.
- Ensure confidentiality of service users' information in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Choices Homecare’s Confidentiality Policy.
- Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse.
- Attend meetings to enhance the effectiveness of care delivery.
- Undertake necessary training to enhance job performance and address any identified training needs.
- Good level of literacy and ability to understand and follow instructions and policies.
- Initiative in dealing with emergencies.
- Strong communication skills.
- Common sense and ability to work independently.
- Willingness to undertake and benefit from training.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Good numerical skills.
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Requirements
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Previous caring experience in a personal, voluntary, or professional capacity.
- Training in Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid & Moving & Handling.
- NVQ Levels 2&3 in Care.
- Possession of a driver's license and use of own car with relevant insurance.
Desired Attitudes
- Flexibility in approach.
- Dependability.
- Confidence in your abilities.
- Friendly demeanour.
- Good sense of humour.
Other Requirements
What we can offer you : £12.12-£12.62 after 4pm and at weekends. 30p per mile fuel allowance.
- Career development - It's a career, not just a job most of our senior staff have come up the ranks
- Supportive office team - Teamwork makes the dream work.
- Employee engagement officer - A dedicated member of staff to support you, your happiness is our priority
- Ongoing training and Development - We want to see you shine.
- DBS - cost of DBS is £52 -however, this will be refunded once you have completed your probation period
- A referral bonus scheme – Recommend your friend and receive £250*! *Once 12-week probation period is complete
- Paid shadowing shifts - While you settle in.
- 24/7 support - From our dedicated on-call team We hope to help you start your rewarding career in care.
Benefits
- Company pension
- Referral Programme
- Career development
- Fuel allowance
