Job Title: Care Worker / Support Worker
Location: Saffron Walden
Salary: £10.50 – £14.00 per hour.
Job type: Full or Part time.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to Live & Work in the UK. You may also be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.
Who We Are:
We are a privately run care agency in Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas. We are a small company with a very personal approach to all our clients and care staff.
The Role:
To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse. To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual and to maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge
Responsibilities and Duties:
Role Specific:
- Ensure Service Users 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 Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
- Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
Working with Others:
- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Saffron Support Ltd
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
- If desired by the Service User, 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 carers 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
- 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
The Ideal Candidate:
- Will have previous experience of working in similar role & environment
- Experience of working with Service Users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
- Be able to treat people with kindness
- Will understand the importance of empathy in all areas of employment
- Focus on how things could be done better and share ideas
- Good English – Written and verbal
- RQF qualifications in Social Care
What we offer in return:
- Saffron Support will pay for your DBS,
- Full training,
- There is an opportunity to sign up for a level 2 or 3 Diploma in health and Social Care when starting with the agency.
- You will be enrolled in a Pension
- You will receive 4 weeks of paid holiday a year. Plus 8 bank holidays.
COVID-19 considerations:
We supply all staff with full PPE and put them forward for the covid Vaccination if they haven’t already had it.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Care Support, Care Assistant, Social Worker, Enabler, Care Worker, Care Helper, Care Management, Care Assist, Support Assistant, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Special Needs Support, Mental Health Support, Autism Support, Support Coordinator, Elderly Care Assistant, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Private Care Assistant, Private Care, Care Home Assistant, Care Home Worker, Support Care Worker, Health & Social Care will also be considered for this role.
