Care Worker

Job Purpose

To provide help and assistance to Service Users of the organisation who, by nature of their age, illness, or disability, have difficulties with the activities of daily living. The tasks performed would be those that could be carried out by a relative / friend.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To implement the instructions of the Branch manager by carrying out the specific tasks identified for each individual client, which may include:

· Assisting with personal washing, dressing, toileting, food preparation, and feeding.

· Assisting with mobility, encouraging safety, and appropriate use of aids

· Acting as a companion within the home to allow relative periods of respite.

· Providing practical support in the home, to include washing, ironing, dusting, and shopping.

To draw attention to the Service Users circumstances that may warrant their involvement.

To adhere to the policies, guidelines, practice standards and procedures of the organisation.

To identify personal training needs and take advantage of training opportunities, which aim to extend individual skills.

To perform any other duties as requested that could reasonably be carried in the time allowed.

To attend a meeting with their Line manager / Team Leader or designated person at least once in every three months.

This is not meant to be an exhaustive list; the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as Management may from time to time reasonably require.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: £10.42-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Store discount

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Physical setting:

• Homecare
• Live-in

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Salford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Home care: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person