Job Description

COMPANY BACKGROUND

We are a domiciliary care agency owned by St Helena Hospice, with 100% of profits going to the charity. We specialise in high quality care for people wishing to remain living in their own home. Radfield Home Care has an excellent reputation because we place clients at the heart of what we do. We work very closely with our clients, their families and health care professionals to support our clients in the best possible way.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide the highest standard of care and support to our clients and to enhance their wellbeing and to promote independence. To support to the staff team to ensure that high standards of care practice are maintained through conducting spot checks, competency checks and observations; to support the Care Manager in operating the on-call system, provide leadership and in-field training & supervision to new members of the care team.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant Radfield policies, procedures and practices.

Carry out duties as assigned by the Registered Manager and Management team.

Ensure all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Care Service, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Clients.

Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs, and instil this ethos into new carers.

Undertake Client Assessments & Reviews in line with the Companies policies and procedures to facilitate a professional and personal care service which meets the client's needs.

Report to the office immediately any events or situations that may pose a risk to our clients, their relatives or staff members. For example a faulty piece of equipment or broken step in a clients home

Promote a positive personal / professional profile within the local community, ensuring the good reputation

Participate in the on-call rota system when requested by the manager and provide effective on-call support to clients and carers and reporting any issues and concerns to the manager. Understand and implement the Companies emergency situation procedures when on-call.

All other requirements from the Home Care Assistant

Supervision:

Undertake scheduled spot checks and supervised visits on carers when requested by the manager and feedback effectively to support the training and development of team members.

Undertake on-going competency checks on team members

Provide mentorship to new team members during induction

Undertake supervised visits with staff members to facilitate the development of professional skills and support the development and training of the staff care team.

Work with the Care Managers and staff team to ensure the best outcomes for clients at all times & set high personal standards of care to instil good practice into new members of the care team.

Training & Development:

Supervise new Staff Members in all aspects of their work, giving help and guidance where appropriate and assisting managers to keep records up to date.

Attend training courses and complete e learning courses as and when requested

Maintain and improve professional knowledge and competence.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,592.85 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekend availability
Licence/Certification:

Full UK Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 11/11/2024
Reference ID: SCP080324