Job Description

Job Title: Bank Care & Support Worker INDABRI



We are looking for bank staff to cover our day and night shifts across the following 6 sites:



Leonora House - 49 Lanark Road, London, W9 1AP

Miranda House - 21 Penzance Street, London, W11 4PD

James Hill House - 196-200 Kensal Road, London, W10 5BN

Burgess Fields - 57 Wornington Road, North Kensington, London, W10 5PT

Park Lodge - 31 Sutton Lane, Hounslow, London, TW3 3BB

Bridgewater House - Egerton Drive, Isleworth, London, TW7 7FA



About the role

Department: Care and Support Services

Reporting to: Care and Support Team Leader / (Deputy) Manager

As a Care and Support Worker, you will offer responsive, respectful and reliable day care and support service to vulnerable older people within an extra care service. As well as this, we are looking for someone who can provide support, care, and activities to members, involving family, carers and other agencies to meet their changing needs.

Key Responsibilities

To deliver a respectful, responsive and reliable service to residents, their families and other stakeholders at all times Ensure that a stimulating, welcoming and safe environment is maintained, the rights of residents are respected and that they are allowed to take appropriate risks promoting independence and freedom of choice & flexibility

o To review and maintain individual care and support plans with residents, families and staff o Effectively communicate with residents, families and staff across the organisation and partners o Ensure residents are encouraged to reach their optimum level of independence and assist residents who need support regularly, including activities, meals, washing, shopping, and toileting in accordance with their care and support plan

Liaise with Adult Social Care, day care and voluntary sector providers, health workers, voluntary organisations and other professionals to support member's needs To report and record appropriate information concerning residents To ensure that the confidentiality and dignity of all residents is respected To ensure the emotional and physical well-being of all residents; ensuring assistance with personal care needs and health supervision is provided To respond to calls from residents throughout the day and attend to any emergency that arises whilst on duty and take adequate steps to ensure residents lives are safeguarded

About you

We believe every employee at Octavia has a part to play in delivering of our vision and strategy. We are looking for individuals who will encompass our values and support one another in achieving their potential.

For this position, we have listed the requirements we believe are essential for this role:



Knowledge

Current good practice in care and the principles of dignity, privacy, independence, choice and fulfilment Safeguarding vulnerable people Health and Safety and legal requirements in a care and support setting Awareness of needs of older people and/or those with dementia, mental health, disability or learning difficulties and understanding needs (physical, social, cultural and emotional)


Experience

2 years work experience of care and support of older and / or vulnerable people.

Qualifications

Good standard of general education, preferably including GCSEs in Maths and English (or comparable) This role provides regulated activities under the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Therefore, post holders are required to undertake a regular DBS check to ensure anyone who presents a known risk is prevented from working with vulnerable people. Ability to undertake manual handling tasks


Salary:

13.95 per hour



Location:

London



How to Apply:

Submit your application online to join our dedicated care and support team.



Equal opportunity statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer.
Abri is a large housing provider who own and manage more than 58,000 homes and various community assets, serving around 113,000 customers across the South of England.


We believe everyone has the right to a good quality safe, warm and sustainable home in a community where they can belong, grow and thrive. What does that look like in real terms?


We're investing 689m over the next ten years in our existing homes to improve building safety and make them more energy efficient.

We're delivering 10,000 homes by 2030, ensuring affordable housing is built where it's needed most We're investing in our communities, to address local issues and create opportunities for everyone

As we grow, we're re-establishing our strong local presence to provide a really good service. Abri has adopted a regional approach to service delivery, with our operating areas split into three, each with their local governance and leadership. This will ensure our colleagues are more visible, accountable and better connected to our customers and local communities to meet their diverse needs.


More information about Abri and our strategic objectives can be found at .