Home Carer (Must have Enhanced DBS - Adult)

Responsibilities

1. To provide prompt support and encouragement to service users to enable them to regain, maximise and develop their independence.

1. To encourage and promote the independence of service users through empowering them to exercise informed choice, considering any risk involved.

1. To contribute to the ongoing review of service user needs to ensure that appropriate levels of service are offered.

1. To work as required with other professionals to ensure needs are appropriately met.

1. To provide high quality care and support for service users to maximise outcomes detailed in the care plan and the service delivery plan.

1. To support people in the taking of medication, in accordance with the Authority's Medication Administration Policies.

1. To carry out all tasks with sensitivity to the wishes/choices of the service user, always ensuring that dignity and privacy are maintained.

1. To respect the diversity and different cultures and values of service users.

1. To monitor the wellbeing of service users and report any changes to the Home Care Manager/Home Care Co-ordinator.

1. To maintain Health and Safety standards and follow procedures in all aspects of the job, including manual handling, accident reporting, food hygiene.

Skills & Attributes

• Self-motivated, Organised, Flexible and Caring

• Team player

• Good communicator

• Basic IT skills (for example: able to use outlook and word)

• Able to work flexibly on a rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays

• Willing to travel throughout Cardiff based on service demands

Experience

• Must have Enhanced Adults Only DBS

• Must have Valid Driving License

• Will register as a Social Care Worker with Social Care Wales

• Will work towards HSC/NVQ or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care

If Interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on (phone number removed)