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Care Worker- Choices Homecare

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Bury England United Kingdom

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