Job Description

We are requiring BSL trained staff to join our expanding establishment in Wolverhampton.

PAY: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Hours of work: 0800-2100 / 0800-1430 / 1430-2100

Benefits include; Blue light card, free tea and coffee, meals out paid for when assisting clients, eye care, pension scheme and more.

Service User Related Responsibilities:

1. Carry out duties as required under the direction of the Manager/Shift Leader.

2. To be involved in meeting each service user's individual needs on a daily basis. This is to include transporting service users to appointments and other engagements as required by driving the Company vehicles if the worker has a driving licence.

3. To support service user's individual priority needs, completing daily timetables as directed.

4. To facilitate the involvement of service user's in daily household tasks, i.e. cleaning, personal laundry, shopping and preparing meals, etc

5. Assist in providing basic care where people have a physical illness.

6. You will be expected to carry out personal care as part of the role depending on the client needs.

7. To report any client general issues/concerns to the Manager.

8. To participate in any service user's leisure pursuits at home and within the community.

9. To act as Key-Worker (where appropriate) for identified service user(s) as designated by the Manager.

10.To advocate on behalf of service users where appropriate.

11.To work flexible hours, to meet individual needs.

12.Participate in the support planning process as directed.

13.To undertake any other additional duties as reasonably required by the Company. General Responsibilities:

1. To work in accordance with the Organisational and local Policies and Procedures.

2. Participate in maintaining the internal/external upkeep of the house.

3. Communicate relevant information clearly via appropriate channels.

4. Report any potential hazards/risks to the Manager in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations.

5. Undertake staff training as appropriate.

6. To undertake training in the Safe handling of Medication and participate in the administration of medication for service users.

7. Participate in Staff Appraisal Scheme.

8. Maintain all aspects of confidentiality with the home at all times.

9. Present a positive image to neighbours and the general public

. Role Requirements:

1. Be able to commute to and from the home in Wolverhampton daily

2. Be able to conform to the shift patterns

3. Be BSL trained - a level 3 would be advantageous

4. Hold previous care experience

5. Be willing attain or hold a Level 2 health and social care qualification

This will be revised periodically in consultation with the Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 1 - 45.5 per week

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free flu jabs Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Physical Setting:

Care home Residential home
Shift:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wolverhampton WV4 5HW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

health and social care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

BSL qualification - minimum level 2 (required) NVQ/QCF in health and social care - minimum level 2 (preferred)
Work Location: In person