Job Description

We specialise in care for people living with mental illness who require assistance with aspects of their physical and mental well-being.

A Care Assistant will be required to:

Attend to service users' mental and physical health needs such as understanding medication, diagnosis, processes, activities, communication with families; Provide emotional support and therapeutic activities and facilitate referrals to appropriate services in the community; Administer medication, be proactive in ordering and auditing and keep accurate records on the software system; Respond in a timely manner to meet a service user's physical and mental health needs; Record daily care notes on the PCS and provide quality handover notes and face to face handovers to colleagues; Carry out housekeeping duties to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the home; Take an active role in preparing, cooking and serving meals with health, taste and nutrition in mind; Attend to service users' mental and physical well-being; Accompany service users to appointments and other outside arrangements; Accompany service users on outdoor activities; Liaise with other healthcare professionals including District Nurses, Social Workers, the GP, Consultants, Psychiatrists, Physiotherapists, etc; Liaise with service users' families and friends; Assist with infection control practices and procedures; Carry out some administrative tasks when necessary; Assist the management staff, more senior staff and the Registered Manager with all aspects of running the Home.
Some experience in care is desirable.

A Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 (previously NVQ Level 2) or a Care Certificate must be attained within a year of starting work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person