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Job Title: Care Worker / Support Worker

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSERSHIP

CAR DRIVER & ACESS TO CAR ESSENTIAL

Location: Saffron Walden

Job type: Full or Part time.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to Live & Work in the UK. You may also be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Who We Are:

We are a privately run care agency in Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas. We are a small company with a very personal approach to all our clients and care staff.

The Role:

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 whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual and to maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time to time to maintain and progress knowledge

Responsibilities and Duties:

Role Specific:

• Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences 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 Saffron Support Ltd
• 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 family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

• 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 Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
• Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their 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

The Ideal Candidate:

• Will have previous experience of working in similar roles & environment
• Experience of working with Service Users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs
• Be able to treat people with kindness
• Will understand the importance of empathy in all areas of employment
• Focus on how things could be done better and share ideas
• Good English - Written and verbal
• RQF Qualifications in Social Care

What we offer in return:

• Saffron Support will pay for your DBS,
• Full training,
• There is an opportunity to sign up for a level 2 or 3 Diploma in health and Social Care when starting with the agency.
• You will be enrolled in a Pension
• You will receive 4 weeks of paid holiday a year. Plus 8 bank holidays.

COVID-19 considerations:

We supply all staff with full PPE and put them forward for the COVID vaccination if they haven't already h

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Experience:

• Care Assistant: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person