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