Care Worker

Care Worker, Owner/Drivers (You must be an Owner/Driver to apply please) **Required for the Bromley/Orpington/ Beckenham/Shortlands areas** You will be working in an environment which offers a high level of care & support, taking care of vulnerable adults in their own homes. You will facilitate their comfort & well-being and actively promote independence. **Please ensure that you live within a commutable distance of these post codes BR1 to BR5** Care Worker – Benefits: * Flexible working * Annual appraisal bonus scheme * Pension scheme * Enhanced bank holiday rates * Paid Holidays Care Worker – Ethos: · Ensure that the client is at the centre of the care we deliver · Treat everyone with empathy, dignity and respect · Respect the wishes, preferences, social & cultural needs of the client and family · Maintain and improve the client’s comfort and well-being · Following best practices in the delivery of care · Working as part of a team in achieving excellence of care · Everyone is a role model and an ambassador for the service · Open and honest always and encourage to speak up about concerns and act upon them · Everybody counts; no discrimination, no exclusion, no bullying – ever · Work in a way that ensures the company CQC rating is Good or ‘Outstanding’ · Treat all information as confidential Care Worker – Experience/Qualification: · Previous experience is preferred but not essential as full training given · NVQ level 2 or 3 in health & social care an advantage Care Worker – Key Skills: · Empathy and sensitivity · Tact and discretion · Excellent communication, with good customer service and interpersonal skills · Attention to details combined with a hard-working attitude · Ability to remain calm in stressful situations · Good team spirit and a willingness to help · Ability to take the initiative and to speak up when things go wrong · Good written English for short report writing · Open and honest always Care Worker – Key Tasks & Responsibilities: · To visit the client in their home as directed · Communicate to the relevant manager any concerns regarding a client family or staff · Proactively identify issues, resolve and document where possible, otherwise escalate to the relevant manager · Take responsibility for the service. Work independently to deliver a high level of care. Ensure that the client’s needs are fully met and report and report to the relevant manager of any changes · Preparing and serving meals, drinks and snacks · Assisting the client with personal care like bathing, grooming and getting dressed · Assist with toileting, including the changing of pads if required · Client -specific care like moving and repositioning, changing a catheter bag · Administering oral and topical medication · Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry · Support the client in avoiding social isolation, like outings, social visits · Providing mental and emotional support · Make recommendations for improving the care and support of the service user · Follow the clients care plan and other information in the delivery of care · Document the care you provide · Report any concerns or incidents to the relevant manager · Lead by example, and be professional, polite and reasonable always · Maintain professional relationships with family, friends and other individuals within the client’s circle of support · Collaborate with colleagues and other health and social care professionals to provide the best possible care · Attend all meetings as required, including supervisions, appraisals and team meetings · Maintain training, achieve the relevant qualification and seek opportunities for personal and professional growth · Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role · Knowledge of the staff handbook, Code of Conduct for Health & Social Care Workers, the regulatory framework that governs the company, and CQC requirements · Use company systems and applications relevant to the role · All other duties and tasks as directed Contact our friendly Recruitment Team today