The successful candidate will have experience of working in a health and social care setting. Will be compassionate, a good listener and skilled at working with residents that have varied care needs.

You will have skills to engage with people, adapt your communication style to the needs of residents and support people to achieve their maximum potential. You will have experience of contributing to and following care and support plans that have been developed with residents. You will be able to adapt and adjust your approach as needed and be willing to undertake required training to include medication management. The post holder will be required to work shifts as support to residents is required throughout a 24 hour period. A care driver is preferable to support residents to access community appointments, reimbursement will be provided.

Main duties of the job

• Providing care and support to residents in line with care and support plans.
• Acting as shift co-ordinator to ensure the effective delegation of tasks and duties across the support workers on duty
• Support residents with prescribed medication in line with relevant prescriptions and policy guidance
• To support residents to access the community attending appointments, shopping and utilising skills
• To support residents in their activities of daily living
• To record and escalate to concerns to your line manager, relevant health care professional and registered manager.

Benefits:

• Salary: £25,600 per year
• Help to obtain DBS and insurance (if necessary)
•  28 days paid holiday per year
• Fully funded learning and development, including online training access

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