DAY CARE ASSISTANT

BENEFITS OF THE ROLE:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave and a pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with Bupa
• Weekend and Overtime enhancements
• Lunch and uniform provided
• Team building events, birthday recognition, employee of the month
• DBS, inductions, training diplomas, and Care Certificate paid for

BASIC REQUIREMENTS (including numeracy, literacy and English speaking abilities: 

• NVQ /QCF 3 minimum or working towards
• Experience in dementia care, End of life care
• Experience of staff supervision, support and training
• Understanding of Care Home Regulations & Standards
• Administration skills to preferably include basic computer skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Supervisory or management skills or attributes- Team Leading
• It is with deep regret that we do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Listening & responsive skills.
• Flexible and positive attitude to problem solving.
• Organised, systematic & pro-active.
• Calm under stress and fast-paced environments

AIM:

• To implement, provide and attain the highest standards of personal and social care for the residents at the home in an efficient, kind and respectful manner. 
• To promote a caring and proactive environment to ensure that each resident receives care appropriate to their individual need.
• To lead by example and act in accordance with the policies and procedures of the home. To act as a role model.
• To act in accordance with the social care code of conduct standards and practice and professional conduct requirements by governing bodies. 
• To support the Home Manager to ensure an open culture that reports any events or circumstances that adversely affect the well-being of the residents and work alongside and in partnership with the local Safeguarding team, Quality Assurance team and the Care Quality Commission to protect residents from institutional, individual and collective poor practice that constitutes abuse or neglect. 
• To ensure the expectations of the residents, their families and representatives are met at all times in respect of the care and support delivered for each individual. To participate in care planning and reviews and audits. 

SAFE:

• Recognise and implement proportional risk assessments at the centre of keeping people safe
• Champion effective application of infection control policies and practice
• Always use safe and effective moving and handling procedures and practice when supporting the resident within their day-to-day lives

EFFECTIVE:

• Implement the agreed plan of person centred care detailed within the care plans that meet the clinical, care, physical, emotional, social, intellectual, cultural and spiritual needs of every resident
• Take steps to ensure your understanding and practical application in the team of Deprivation of Liberty and Mental Capacity Act 2005 to always take into account individuals capacity and ability to make choice for themselves.
• Ensure timely, accurate and comprehensive documentation, then use this to direct care and intervention. Ensure this includes falls recorded, accidents and incidents and actions taken, repositioning, fluid and nutritional intake, social activity and an individual’s well-being for example on top of the personal care you deliver

CARING:

• Use innovative and person centred methods of communication, in particular those residents with dementia or medical conditions that hamper communication to involve them as much as possible in their care
• Ensure when on duty that you support and supervise residents with their nutrition and hydration, as well as accurate record keeping in respect of this.
• To ensure that within your practice that residents dignity and privacy are maintained at all times.

RESPONSIVE:

• Take steps to understand and learn about our residents as a person; their history, achievements, social network and family, hobbies, interests, spiritual and cultural needs. Take steps to support them with this every day
• Recognise that person-centred care is central to the home and what it does and develop practice and care delivery to focus on this
• Deliver proactive and personalised care, documented in care plans and other documentation created alongside residents, families, friends, advocate and visiting professionals

WELL-LED:

• Lead by example and motivate the team though active guidance, regardless of others role or hierarchy
• To handle concerns expressed and feedback from residents, family members and team members within the policies, procedures and guidelines set down by the home and as part of an open, honest and reflective culture
• Participate when asked in the quality assurance and elements of the auditing process and assist with the formal evaluation of other practice if asked by the management team. Your views and perspective are always important

This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post of carer. It is not intended as an exhaustive list and will be subject to additions and change in discussion with the provider. Any changes will be discussed with you directly and you will be informed of contractual changes in writing.

It is with deep regret that we do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

And for any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!