Job Description

About us

Platinum Community Care Limited is a small business in Burntwood, Staffordshire. We are professional, inclusive, supportive, and our goal is to Provide the highest quality care and support to individuals within the local community. We treat our service users and care workers like people not numbers .

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP

Role Details

Job Title:

Community Care Worker - Female Only

This role requires a female support worker to assist female patients with personal care tasks.

The requirement for a female staff member's is due to the need for privacy and comfort for the individuals whom we are providing personal care to. They have requested for Female only staff to support them with washing of their intimate and private areas.

Mornings Only 0630 - 1100 or 0630 - 1445
Evenings Only 1800 - 2230 or 1500 - 2230
Weekends Only Any Shifts available
- Other shift patterns may be available

Reports to:

Senior Carer/ Care Co-Ordinator / Registered Manager

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

To provide care and support in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer

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:

5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.
To be worked on a weekend on - weekend off basis

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 well being

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

Good English - written and verbal essential

RQF qualifications in Social Care desirable but not essential

Full UK driving License and access to own vehicle essential

Specific Requirement for Skills

Proficient Written Skills

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

Leadership Skills

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

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

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

Communication Skills

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

Carers must be able to communicate effectively with service users

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

Problem-solving Skills

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

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

Specific Requirement for Skills

Disposition/Personal Attributes

To be kind and caring

To have empathy and understanding

To be considerate

To be open and honest

To be able to put own views and beliefs to one side

To be able to adapt personality to different situations

Specific Requirement for Previous Experience

Previous experience of working in a similar environment desirable but not essential

Previous experience of working in a similar role desirable but not essential

Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs desirable but not essential

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

Pay: 12.78 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free flu jabs On-site parking Referral programme Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Lichfield WS13: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you require sponsorship? If yes, please do not apply as we DO NOT OFFER sponsorship. You must live in a 10 mile radius of WS7 or WS13 postcode area, this is a requirment of the role. Please do not continue with the application if you do not live within 10 miles of these areas. Are you a Female? This is a requirement of those who we provide care and support to. They wish for their personal care to be carried out by female staff.
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and Access to your own vehicle (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Lichfield WS13 (preferred)
Work Location: In person