Job Title: Care Assistant (Days)
Location: Lawnfield House, 5 King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HD
Council: Council for Social Witness
Hourly Rate:
£11.63 per hour (no NVQ)
£11.69 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
£11.73 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Hours: 37 hours (3 x 12hr & 20mins)
Responsible to: Home Manager
Main function:
To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland.
DUTIES
CARE OF RESIDENTS
Assist with the daily care of the residents, helping residents with all aspects of personal care where necessary, to ensure their needs are met, respecting their privacy and dignity.
Encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
Accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc., or on short walks as directed.
Ensure vigilance is exercised at all times in relation to the health, safety and well-being of residents.
To administer resident’s medication after appropriate training.
To complete appropriate written records as required.
To promote and take part in social and recreational activities within the home, which are designed to enhance quality of life.
REQUIREMENTS
To ensure compliance with the Presbyterian Council for Social Witness policies and procedures.
To attend mandatory training.
To adhere to the Christian ethos of the home (e.g. in terms of language and conduct).
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
To undertake any other relevant duties, which may be required. Duties may include weekend working and being on call, on a rota basis, at night and at weekends.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA
1. Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with learning and physical disabilities.
Awareness of Health and Safety practices within a working environment.
Willing to undertake relevant training e.g., induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2.
Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by duties of the post.
Desirable
NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Care.
A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults or older people.
Experience of working in a care setting.
Experience of working with those with disability.
2. Relevant Experience
Desirable
Knowledge of the role of RQIA.
Experience of working with people with a learning disability or older people.
3. Personal Attributes
Essential
Good interpersonal skills in relation to residents, family members, staff and external professional and other contacts.
Caring and committed in approach.
Good team worker.
Adaptable and flexible in approach.
4. Physical Requirements
Essential
Health – such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency (reasonable adjustments will be made for those with a disability).
Appearance – must be acceptable within the working environment.
5. Special Circumstances
Essential
Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Must be available for flexible working, including on call at night and weekends as required.
Willingness to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
Must be willing to adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice or N.M.C.
Satisfactory Access NI check.
Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.
Skills:
care assistant
carer
Newcastle
Full-time
Benefits:
Discount Card
Free uniform
Free training
Enhanced annual leave
Free Access NI and NISCC registration
Enhanced maternity pay
Enhanced pension scheme
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Location: Lawnfield House, 5 King Street, Newcastle, BT33 0HD
Council: Council for Social Witness
Hourly Rate:
£11.63 per hour (no NVQ)
£11.69 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care
£11.73 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Hours: 37 hours (3 x 12hr & 20mins)
Responsible to: Home Manager
Main function:
To be responsible, through management and staff leadership, for promoting and ensuring the highest standards of care, in compliance with statutory requirements to meet the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of the residents with the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church In Ireland.
DUTIES
CARE OF RESIDENTS
Assist with the daily care of the residents, helping residents with all aspects of personal care where necessary, to ensure their needs are met, respecting their privacy and dignity.
Encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible.
Accompany residents to hospital, clinic etc., or on short walks as directed.
Ensure vigilance is exercised at all times in relation to the health, safety and well-being of residents.
To administer resident’s medication after appropriate training.
To complete appropriate written records as required.
To promote and take part in social and recreational activities within the home, which are designed to enhance quality of life.
REQUIREMENTS
To ensure compliance with the Presbyterian Council for Social Witness policies and procedures.
To attend mandatory training.
To adhere to the Christian ethos of the home (e.g. in terms of language and conduct).
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
To undertake any other relevant duties, which may be required. Duties may include weekend working and being on call, on a rota basis, at night and at weekends.
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
CRITERIA
1. Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Evidence an understanding of and respect for the needs of older people or those with learning and physical disabilities.
Awareness of Health and Safety practices within a working environment.
Willing to undertake relevant training e.g., induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2.
Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by duties of the post.
Desirable
NVQ/QCF Level 2 Award in Care.
A good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults or older people.
Experience of working in a care setting.
Experience of working with those with disability.
2. Relevant Experience
Desirable
Knowledge of the role of RQIA.
Experience of working with people with a learning disability or older people.
3. Personal Attributes
Essential
Good interpersonal skills in relation to residents, family members, staff and external professional and other contacts.
Caring and committed in approach.
Good team worker.
Adaptable and flexible in approach.
4. Physical Requirements
Essential
Health – such as to allow for attendance reliability and work proficiency (reasonable adjustments will be made for those with a disability).
Appearance – must be acceptable within the working environment.
5. Special Circumstances
Essential
Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Must be available for flexible working, including on call at night and weekends as required.
Willingness to maintain registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
Must be willing to adhere to NISCC Codes of Practice or N.M.C.
Satisfactory Access NI check.
Registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council within 6 months of appointment is a requirement of this position.
Skills:
care assistant
carer
Newcastle
Full-time
Benefits:
Discount Card
Free uniform
Free training
Enhanced annual leave
Free Access NI and NISCC registration
Enhanced maternity pay
Enhanced pension scheme
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