- GMFJ Reference
76314
- Wages
£3.50 p/h
- Hours
37.00 per week
- Date Posted
26/09/2017
- Start Date
11/01/2018
- Approx. Duration
12-18 Months
- Location
Newquay
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Health & Social Care
- Opportunity Type
Intermediate Level 2
- Employer
Ablecare Group
Description
Main Responsibilities
- To assist service users who need help with personal care, which could include getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and support in using toilet facilities.
- To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
- To help care for service users who are dying.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, sharing with them activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
- To make and change beds, tidy rooms, do light cleaning duties and empty commodes.
- To set tables and trays, serve meals, feed service users who need help, prepare light meals and wash up.
- To read and write reports, and take part in staff and service users meetings and in training activities as directed.
- To perform any other such duties as may reasonably be required.
- To comply with the agencies guidelines and policies at all times.
- To report to the agency manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Truro and Penwith College on 01872 305500 (Ref ID: 76314)
Essential:
- Willingness to learn.
- Organised.
- Team player.
- Flexible.
- Motivated.
Essential:
- None as full training will be provided.
During the adult care worker apprenticeship, you will study an integrated programme of knowledge and skills, which are developed alongside core values and behaviours, expected of a competent care worker operating in this regulated field. Your on-programme learning will be supported by both the employer and a designated training advisor from Truro and Penwith College.
Knowledge:
- Know your job role and understanding the main tasks and responsibilities.
- The importance of having the right values and behaviours.
- Importance of communication.
- How to support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding).
- How to promote health and wellbeing for individuals that you support, including work colleagues and all others.
- Understand the importance of professional working relationships.
- The importance of professional development and excellent core skills.
Competence:
- Carry out the main tasks and responsibilities according to your job role.
- Treat people with respect and dignity and honour individual human rights.
- Communicate verbal and in writing clearly and responsibly.
- Support individuals to remain safe from harm (Safeguarding).
- Champion health and wellbeing for individuals that you support and your colleagues.
- Work professionally and seek to develop your own professional development
Core essential personal attributes and behaviours:
- Care – care consistently and enough about individuals to make a positive difference to their live.
- Compassion – deliver care and support with kindness, consideration, dignity and respect.
- Courage – do the right thing for people and speak up if the individuals you support are at risk.
- Communication – good communication is central to successful caring relationships and effective team working.
- Competence – apply knowledge and skills to provide high quality care and support.
- Commitment – Improve the experience of people who need support and ensure person-centred care at all times.
Essential:
- Caring.
- Sensitive.
- Good listener.
- Compassionate.
- Understanding.
On completion of the Apprenticeship, there may be a possibility of a full time job.
CRM charged to individuals. Uniform - Tunic and badge supplied. Suitable black trousers and shoes must be purchased and worn by the individual. All staff are expected to maintain confidentiality and data protection at all times. Shifts will be on a 2 week rota basis. You will work a mnimum of 30 hours per week.