Care Worker- Choices Homecare

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

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

• Access to a phone/mobile

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.

• Company pension
• Referral Programme
• Career development
• Fuel allowance