Job Title:

Carer

Reports to:

Senior Carer

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

• · 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 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

Working Hours:

5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

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 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 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

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