Community Support Worker - MiCare

Overview

Community Support Services – MiCare is a short-term integrated health and social care service that provides short term support to people in their own homes. We put people at the heart of the service and deliver exceptionally responsive, person-centred care which enables the individuals to live a life of their choosing. We have received an overall ‘Outstanding’ from a recent CQC Inspection. Community Support Services MiCare – Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk).

About us… Our aim is to make people’s experience of using our service as positive as possible, and we will go over and above to support people to re-integrate into their communities and to live their best and fullest life possible.

Role and responsibilities

• Provide support to adults to develop and maintain activities of daily living, including personal care.
• Support people to undertake a range of social care tasks such as washing, dressing/undressing, showering, and bathing, meal preparation, domestic activities and engaging in community activities.
• Undertake a range of delegated health care tasks as required such as prompt prescribed medication, supporting the application of prescribed creams, eye and ear drops, catheter care and prompting exercise as prescribed by the physiotherapist.

As this is a community based role, it is essential that you have a full UK driving license and access to a car to enable you to travel around Rutland county.

Benefits and terms

Basic pay of £12.85 – £13.05 per hour, Saturdays at £19.28 – £19.59 per hour, Sundays and bank holidays at £25.70 – £26.11 per hour.

We offer a comprehensive induction and a tailored training plan, with support to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications fully funded by us.

What we offer and requirements

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous; however, if you have the passion and commitment to help and support others then we can offer you the development opportunities described above.

To find out more about the roles, please look at our team video: YouTube video.

DBS and applications

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview on a rolling basis. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Application process and contact

We reserve the right to close the vacancies when all positions are filled. Please note: previous applicants need not apply.

Find out more: Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and supporting employees to manage work and life balance. For questions, contact Sue Giddens, Assistant Team Manager MiCare on 07572 390441 or sgiddens@rutland.gov.uk. Visit Rutland jobs for more information.

How to apply: Click the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP) site. If you need help, call 01572 758291 or email recruitment@rutland.gov.uk. Access to an account is necessary, as updates will be sent via the JGP site to the registered email.

Equality, diversity and safeguarding

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone has a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.