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To work with Head/Deputy/Senior to promote a high standard of care within the house.
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To accept and put into practice any medical guidance given.
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To undertake other duties specified by the Head/Deputy/Senior as required.
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Check the children a minimum of every 15 minutes. If awake, change/give drink and
re-settle.
Domestic:
· Ironing.
· Laundry – including putting away towels and bedding.
· Peel and prepare vegetables/make sandwiches, if required.
· Polish/clean children’s shoes.
· Clean toilets, floors and sinks and empty bins.
· Other duties as directed.
Liaising and communication:
Maintain an effective system of communication within the house and keep the Head of Care fully aware of all night occurrences and discuss any difficulties that may arise.
Staffing:
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Promote a high level of staff morale and relationships.
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Respect the children’s privacy. Only one child in the bathroom at one time. ALL children require supervision. N.B under NO circumstances must a child be locked in the bathroom or toilet.
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Be fully aware of all house policies and procedures and to implement them.
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Attend appropriate periods of training as organised by Head of Care.
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Be fully conversant with Fire Procedures and any drill or exercises, as arrange by the Head of Care or Fire Officer.
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Maintain strict confidentiality at all times on all matters relating to the children, staff and house business.
General:
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Keep Head of Care fully informed at all times.
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Check and be aware of medications required.
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There is always a member of staff on-call – check the name which will be entered in the Rota
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Check the diary and handover book. Carry out instructions as appropriate, noting completion of tasks and recording any messages.
Records:
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Report on each child.
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Report any incident in the Accident Report book, if appropriate.
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Make any entry on the Medication Chart, as appropriate.
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Ensure that you are up to date with the information in each of the children’s files – read through children’s files and the Recent Reports file on a regular basis.
· Any offer of employment will be subject to the outcome of the prospective applicant having a DBS check – Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as a CRB (Criminal Records Bureau check) and at least two satisfactory references prior to commencement of employment.
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Previous experience in a care home setting
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Knowledge of providing home care services
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Strong English language skills
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Basic IT proficiency
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Excellent communication skills, * GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
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Care home: 1 year (preferred)
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Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
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Driving Licence (preferred)
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Casual dress
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Company pension
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Free flu jabs
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Free parking
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking
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Referral programme, * Casual dress
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Company pension
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Free flu jabs
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Free parking
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Health & wellbeing programme
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
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Sick pay
Schedule:
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10 hour shift
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Every weekend
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Monday to Friday
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Night shift
Contact Detail:
Cherry Trees Recruiting Team