The role will involve providing a complete range of social, physical and personal care to older people that are living with dementia or frailty, promoting independence at all times.
Main Duties include:
* Deliver personal care and emotional support to people we support that are staying on the units.
* Support people we support to regain their independent living skills by working in a way that promotes independence and by implementing plans set by OTs and physiotherapists.
* Encouraging people we support to participate in activities on the unit, and deliver 1:1 activities with people if they prefer that.
* Keep clear, understandable and succinct care records, and notify the Team Leader of any concerns they have about people we support.
* Be responsible for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Team Leader and act in accordance with our policy & local procedure.
* Attend regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings, and training courses, and ensure mandatory training is in date at all times.
* Support the Team Leader to deliver a safe and effective service.
* Ensure that requirements of current national guidance are being met and delivered in line with the regulator of the service
* Promote inclusivity, embrace diversity and ensure equality and ensure that people we support are at the centre of their care at all times.
In order to be considered you will need to have previous experience of working with venerable older people in the care sector. You will also need to have the ability to travel to and from the service and local areas to attend training sessions.
Candidates will also need to provide care in accordance with their care plan, you will also need a caring nature.
The service is based the Ashford area of Kent and they have a range of shift patterns available – This is a Full-Time role so please only apply if you can commit to FT work.
WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
Benefits of working with Apricus Resourcing
* Free of charge fast tracked DBS disclosure certificate
* Out of hours service/support
* Consultant permanently assigned to you with all the sector expertise required
* Efficient weekly Payroll and professional Compliance Department System, ensuring that you are accurately paid on time, every time
* The most competitive Rates the sector can offer, allowing you to achieve earnings unlike anywhere else
* Leading Referral Bonus, for every successful referral to Apricus
If you feel that you meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you! Please apply or feel free to contact the office directly and speak to a consultant who can run you through the finer details
Salary description
£13.40 - £17.70 per hour