Job Title: Domiciliary Care Worker
Location: Blackheath, London, SE3 0PW
Salary: £12.31 per hour
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time – 24 hours per week
Closing Date: Sunday, 29 May 2022
About Morden College:
Morden College is a Charity dedicated to supporting older people. We are a strong community, committed to enabling those we support to have the highest quality of life, for the rest of their lives. Our residents live independently in flats dispersed across our site and have access to an extensive range of Morden College facilities, living in a beautiful environment with the opportunities to develop lasting friendships.
Our Home Care Workers are responsible for providing a high standard of personal care and practical support to our residents living at our Blackheath site. As a Home Care Worker, you will help with personal care, domestic help, emotional support and provide general assistance with other tasks, such as shopping, medication, and mobility. You will assist in providing day to day support which is compassionate, empathetic and responsive to individual needs and in accordance with Morden College policies and procedures and the principles of best practice.
Our care services were graded Good in all 5 CQC inspection area ratings and we have been granted Hospitality Assured status.
Job Summary/Purpose:
- To support residents with a ‘good life’ by promoting dignity, independence, choice, and fulfilment within a policy of managed risk taking.
- To provide outstanding person-centred care and practical support for residents living in their own homes whilst observing safe working practices and ensuring the privacy, personal choice, and dignity of the individual.
- To assist residents to maintain their independence in their own home, providing comfort, security, and a sense of belonging, making a difference to their daily lives.
- To promote the mental and physical wellbeing of individuals to maximise their independence and opportunities for meaningful engagement.
- To update and maintain accurate care records, upholding good clinical and care governance practice.
- To act as a link between the resident and other Morden College Services, reporting any improvement or deterioration in the resident’s circumstances and any general problems that may arise.
About the Role:
Care experience in applicants although welcomed is not necessary as full training is provided. Instead, our priority is finding people who are reliable, caring and are dedicated to making a positive difference to people’s lives. We are looking for someone to bring commitment, integrity, passion, and enthusiasm to the role that people using our service deserve. You will be yourself, have a sense of fun and take ownership of all aspects of your role, whilst being a positive role model for others and an ambassador for Morden College.
Hours of work and shifts available
Shifts run between the hours of 8.00am – 8.00pm, including:
- 00am to 2.00pm
- 00pm to 8.00pm
Full and clear Driving Licence essential.
Benefits:
- A competitive rate of pay, dependent on experience and shifts worked. £12.31 per hour.
- Guaranteed hours and set rota patterns.
- Flexible and fixed shift patterns with weekend and evening shifts available.
- 96 hours’ holiday plus pro-rata bank holidays.
- Free DBS check and paid training.
- A generous pension.
- Subsidised meals, free uniform and free onsite parking.
Note:
Due to high volumes of applications, we are unable to respond to applicants whose qualifications and/or experience do not meet the minimum requirements for the post.
This post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List DBS check. Applicates must have the right to work in the UK.
Morden College is an equal opportunities employer
Please visit Morden College direct website to read the full job advert, the job description and the person specification before applying.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Candidates with experience of; Senior Support Worker, Assistant Support manager, Senior Carer, Care Team Supervisor, Senior Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Support, Care Assistant, Social Worker, LSW, LSA, Support Assistant, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Autism Support will be considered for this role.
