Job Description

Role Details

Job Title:

Carer

Reports to:

Senior Carer/Nurse

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person-centred care unique to each individual To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time-to-time, to maintain and progress knowledge

Location:

The service's premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

As per rota

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Carer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing To contribute to the efficient running of the service Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of service users Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

Working with Others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal and Professional Development:

Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role Be open to learning opportunities

Person Specification

Specific Requirement for Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Good English - written and verbal

X

RQF qualifications in Social Care

X

Good computer skills

X

Specific Requirement for Skills

Essential

Desirable

Proficient Written Skills

Maintain all care plans/care records in accordance with the service's policy

X

Leadership Skills

Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

X

Provide service users with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

X

Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to service users' family members as needed

X

Communication Skills

Carers must build a rapport with service users by establishing personal connections and showing an interest in their lives

X

Carers must be able to communicate effectively with service users

X

Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of service users

X

Problem-solving Skills

Carers need to be able to adapt to and address situations quickly

X

Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

X

Specific Requirement for Skills

Essential

Desirable

Disposition/Personal Attributes

Carer's must be of a caring nature and have an outgoing disposition

Specific Requirement for Previous Experience

Essential

Desirable

Previous experience of working in a similar environment

X

Previous experience of working in a similar role

X

Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs

X

Specific Requirement for Immunisations/Vaccinations

Essential

Desirable

All employees must have had a full course of Covid-19 immunisations including a booster

X

Values-based Personal Qualities

Area

Specific Requirement

Working Together

Involve service users, families, external agencies and colleagues Speak up when things go wrong

Respect and Dignity

Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking

Everybody Counts

Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded Understand human rights and impact on care delivery Facilitating people to 'speak up' about concerns and acting upon them

Commitment to Quality of Care

Striving for quality in everything we do recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge

Compassion

Treating people with kindness Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service

Improving Lives

Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service Improving outcomes for people Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services

Company Values

Vision

The Vision of Brooklands Nursing Home Ltd is to always strive for outstanding practice whilst delivering outstanding care. Brooklands Nursing Home Ltd strives to be a core part of the community.

Our 5 core Values

DIGNITY

Provide dignity in all care we give, and all we do to help others

INDEPENDENCE

Encourage positive risk taking and promote independence where possible

CARE

Ensure care is for the person and not the ailment, person centred care to be always given

IMPROVEMENT

Continuously striving for improvement in the company, ourselves, and our practice

TRAINING

Training is the pathway to excellence, skills are mastered for outstanding service

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Experience:

Care: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person