To deliver person centred care, looking at the individual requirements of the residents, not the tasks to be undertaken.
Assisting residents with all personal care.
Encouraging residents’ independence at all times whilst delivering the necessary care during washing, dressing, bathing, assisting with the toilet, according to the individual care plans and manual handling risk assessments.
Encouraging good habits in cleanliness and hygiene as appropriate.
Assisting the activities coordinator in providing stimulation and enjoyment of the day.
Recording all interactions with the residents in a professional, non judgmental way using appropriate language without prejudice.
Carrying meals to residents in their rooms on trays, or serving meals in the dining room as appropriate.
Giving the residents as much assistance as they need to eat their meals, such as cutting up food, preparing and serving light meals at tea-time, preparing and serving drinks as required.
Laying the tables in the dining room.
Encouraging residents to maintain a healthy diet and drink plenty of fluid.
Checking that residents on special diets are given the correct food.
Completing any food, fluid or bowel charts as appropriate to ensure residents health and wellbeing is maintained.
Encouraging residents to be mobile and to exercise whenever possible.
Listening and talking to residents in order to build up a personal rapport with them.
Encouraging residents to join in social activities and outings as appropriate.
Helping to maintain standards of cleanliness and tidiness in the home, including mopping up spillages when they occur and sweeping up dropped food.
Making beds daily and changing bed linen and towels and flannels when necessary.
Helping to ensure that the home is clean and tidy at all times.
Welcoming visitors and relatives of Residents to the Home at all times.
Preparing drinks for relatives and visitors.
Displaying a professional attitude when dealing with relatives and visitors.
Maintaining confidentiality, both at work and when off duty.
Reporting any physical or mental changes in a resident’s condition on the electronic system under the varying categories, and informing the senior member of staff on duty verbally. Even minor observations must be reported.
Working as affective team member by communicating with colleagues and the management team about any area of concern.
Completing all paper records according to the care plan needs of each resident.
Experience is preferred, but not necessary as you will be working towards your Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship.
Training:
Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard.
Level 2 Diploma in Care.
English Functional Skills Level 1 if required.
Maths Functional Skills Level 1 if required.
Training Outcome:
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence.
Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.
Employer Description:A Level 2 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship is required for a Residential Care Home based in Chadderton. Neville House provides support and personal care needs for 18 people. The home is easily accessible for local bus routes.
The philosophy is to look after residents in the best possible way in a home from home environment, creating a lively, stimulating atmosphere. Family and friends are always welcome and will be actively involved in the care philosophy as much or as little as they wish. Activities take place every day and residents are encouraged to participate to their own ability.Working Hours :Shifts, including weekends (shift hours to be confirmed).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
Care Assistant is one of the roles in a team that work together. This team is made up of all staff in the home; nurses, officers, senior carers, kitchen, laundry, cleaners, management, maintenance and activities to ensure that all residents needs are met (including personal hygiene, continence, fluid and nutrition, and more), their dignity is always protected while maintaining a professional relationship.
Care Assistants are to encourage independence, ensure privacy and respect
Care Assistants help create a safe environment where residents feel comfortable, supported and empowered to live their life to the best of their ability
As a Care Assistant you will be supported by your senior carer on shift and supervised by the nurse in charge
Care Assistants are expected to provide and maintain the highest standard of care in accordance with policies, aims and objectives of Cathedral View
Training:The Apprenticeship Standard is Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker.You will be required to attend St Austell College a day a week as part of your apprenticeship training. You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an assessor and an Apprenticeship Advisor.Training Outcome:Senior care opportunities.
A lot of our previous apprentices have gone on to complete their nurse training and other professional routes through university. They then have come back to work with us in their profession.Employer Description:Cathedral View House is a provider of high quality residential & nursing Care. They are registered for a number of dementia patients. They are privately owned, run by trained nursing staff and health care staff.
Two homes set in beautiful private grounds in a quiet area of Truro.Working Hours :Mixture of shifts over a seven-day week from Sunday to Friday. (Alternative weekends)
Early shifts: 07.00-14:00
Late shifts: 14.00-21.30
Night shifts 21:00-07.30 (if applicable).Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? A reputable company is seeking a Senior Residential Childcare Practitioner to join our dedicated team in providing high-quality care and support for young people in a safe, nurturing environment. This is a permanent role reporting to the Deputy Manager, and you will be accountable to the Registered Manager.
Role Purpose:
The role involves offering compassionate care to children and young people who are living away from their familial homes due to various disruptions, such as emotional or behavioural challenges. The home operates within the regulatory frameworks set by Children’s Homes Regulations (England).
Key Responsibilities:
Safeguard young people by implementing individual risk management plans and promoting healthy social interactions.
Provide nurturing care through therapeutic parenting techniques.
Support young people with daily routines, educational activities, and personal development.
Ensure the home remains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
Manage and lead by example, supporting a team while ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards and company policies.
Act as a key worker for one or more young people, assessing their needs and devising appropriate care plans.
Participate in regular training and personal development initiatives, including completing a Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.
Essential Competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong sense of accountability and teamwork.
Ability to adapt in challenging circumstances and remain motivated.
Strong leadership qualities and the ability to supervise and support colleagues.
A commitment to maintaining high standards of care.
Qualifications & Experience:
Working towards or completed Level 4 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.
A clean UK driving license.
Enhanced DBS check.
Right to work in the UK.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a childcare or youth setting.
Why Join Us? We offer continuous personal development opportunities and a supportive work environment where your skills and dedication will make a real difference. You'll be part of a reputable organisation committed to the highest standards of care for young people.
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Title: Residential Support Worker
Located in Burton on Trent
Salary: £23,000 - £25,000
The successful Residential Support Worker will need to possess the following skills and attributes:
Previous experience in children's care home roles is essential
Full UK Manual Driving Licence
Familiarity with residential care principles is beneficial
Level 3 or 4 in Residential Child Care (Children and Young Peoples Workforce), or a willingness to work towards this
Ability to work shifts and sleep in the home overnight
Must have valid Right to Work in the UK
What do you get in return?
Competitive salary
Opportunities for personal and professional development
Funded training
Voucher scheme for bank holiday & festive period working
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Purpose of the Post To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising junior home staff as directed
Equal Opportunities All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff members responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Accountable To Deputy House Manager, Registered Manager and The Responsible individual
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the needs of children through:
To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
To actively promote the child’s/young person’s education by assisting with and encouraging school attendance, homework, school liaison, attending parent’s meetings/evenings, PEP’s etc, in particular with the Education Department.
To act as a positive role model to any child within the organisation. To bring into practice a therapeutic approach in dealing with any child regardless of age.
To assist the Support Workers in their roles as Key Workers and act as a link worker to the Children/Young People when their Key Worker is not available.
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
To be responsible for, the maintenance of good quality written records and reports regarding the children/young people in our care. To ensure that all paperwork is clear and eligible.
Chairing children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult where appropriate.
To manage a staff team through:
Providing direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
To co operate with the company’s relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National
Minimum Standards requirements
General Responsibilities:
To assist the Registered/Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
To drive company vehicles – subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
Special Conditions
Minimum NVQ level 3 in residential childcare and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working within a children’s residential home
This post requires the holder to do varying shifts, which include early morning and late evening work and an on call rota system. The post holder also is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required. Sleeping-in duties are also required which is paid at an additional rate.
On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered. This may also include covering an additional sleep-in duty as an emergency measure.
In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered Manager.
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Organisation in order to develop and maintain service delivery. However the Organisation will be mindful at all times to ensure that these duties are not so onerous as to prevent the Senior RSO fulfilling their role.
This post requires the holder to have a clear Criminal Records Bureau check at all times Changes to personal circumstances which may effect this must be notified to your line manager immediately. Post holder will require to be on the DBS update service.
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Purpose of the Post To assist the manager in achieving the aims and objectives of the Statement of Purpose. To deputise in the absence of the Registered Manager/Deputy Manager. To support and manage the staff to enable them to meet the needs of the children and young people. To undertake direct work with children and young people as appropriate. To work in partnership with other professionals to achieve optimum outcomes for young people.
Supervisory Responsibilities Responsible for supervising junior home staff as directed
Equal Opportunities All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. All staff members responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference.
Accountable To Deputy House Manager, Registered Manager and The Responsible individual
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To meet the needs of children through:
To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm.
To actively promote the child’s/young person’s education by assisting with and encouraging school attendance, homework, school liaison, attending parent’s meetings/evenings, PEP’s etc, in particular with the Education Department.
To act as a positive role model to any child within the organisation. To bring into practice a therapeutic approach in dealing with any child regardless of age.
To assist the Support Workers in their roles as Key Workers and act as a link worker to the Children/Young People when their Key Worker is not available.
Ensuring that each member of staff is aware of each child’s care plan and their responsibilities for its implementation
Attending childcare reviews and planning meetings to provide information and achieve best outcomes for young people
Undertaking direct work with young people and acting as an appropriate role model.
To be responsible for, the maintenance of good quality written records and reports regarding the children/young people in our care. To ensure that all paperwork is clear and eligible.
Chairing children’s meetings and facilitating consultation with young people generally
Acting as an appropriate adult where appropriate.
To manage a staff team through:
Providing direction in relation to staff duties and responsibilities.
Taking responsibility for planning shifts and ensuring their smooth running when on duty.
Providing consultation and informal advice and support to staff in relation to day to day matters.
Contributing to team and staff meetings to facilitate good communication and staff development
To co operate with the company’s relevant health and safety legislation, policies and procedures in the performance of the duties of the post
Ensuring staff work within the Homes policies, procedures and National
Minimum Standards requirements
General Responsibilities:
To assist the Registered/Deputy Manager in the implementation of all aspects of the Statement of Purpose
To drive company vehicles – subject to policies and procedures
To work on a rota basis according to the needs of young people
To ensure that resources are allocated appropriately and financial records are accurately maintained
To receive supervision in line with National Minimum Standards and to take responsibility for personal development and progress of individual training needs
Special Conditions
Minimum NVQ level 3 in residential childcare and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in working within a children’s residential home
This post requires the holder to do varying shifts, which include early morning and late evening work and an on call rota system. The post holder also is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required. Sleeping-in duties are also required which is paid at an additional rate.
On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered. This may also include covering an additional sleep-in duty as an emergency measure.
In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Registered Manager.
To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Organisation in order to develop and maintain service delivery. However the Organisation will be mindful at all times to ensure that these duties are not so onerous as to prevent the Senior RSO fulfilling their role.
This post requires the holder to have a clear Criminal Records Bureau check at all times Changes to personal circumstances which may effect this must be notified to your line manager immediately. Post holder will require to be on the DBS update service.
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Applications are invited from dedicated and enthusiastic Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Autism Hub Residential service as Band 5 Team Leader on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.Reporting to the Band 6 Deputy Manager, you will provide and oversee care and support for your Service Users, leading and motivating the Band 3 and Band 4 Support Workers in your team. The Autism Hub is a state of the art, purpose built, eight bungalow complex with high-end assistive technology to meet the needs of the tenants.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.The current Band 5 salary range is £36,900 to £47,590 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36%The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of the British Isles' finest and best-kept beaches, a mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.Person Requirements:Registered Nurse, AHP or Social Worker with appropriate UK statutory professional registration as applicable.Current or recent experience supporting people with Autism and/or Learning Disability including newly or soon-to-qualify Learning Disabilities Nurses looking to start their post-registration career as part of this specialist Austim team.Current clean driving licence.Personal Qualities to include; Reliability, Honesty, Patience, Resilience, Motivation and Leadership skills.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary.- An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directive We are a leading healthcare recruitment partner with particular expertise in the placement of the full range of Learning Disabilities staff.As a nurse-led consultancy, our detailed understanding of the complexity of Autism-specific roles places us in an excellent position to match your skills with the specific requirements of our Recruiting Managers.For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from dedicated and experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to join the Adult Autism Hub Residential Hub service as Band 6 Deputy Manager on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The Autism Hub is a state of the art, purpose built, eight bungalow complex with high-end assistive technology to meet the needs of the tenants.In supporting the Autism Hub Band 7 Manager you will:- undertake the assessment of service users with complex needs.- guide, advise and direct other staff in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care received by service users.- contribute to the recruitment and retention of team members- undertake the professional development review process with identified team members. Support staff with performance issues developing plan to address developmental needs.- act as a professional role model for junior staff, promoting high standards of practice and strong professional values.- act up as necessary in the absence of the manager.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale. The current Band 6 salary range is £43,954 to £59,343 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leaveThe island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:Registered Nurse, Allied Health Profesional or Social Worker with full UK statutory registration.Post-graduate Learning Disabilities experience at senior Band 5 or Band 6 level including Service Users with Autism. The ability to take charge of the service in the absence of the Band 7 Manager To hold a driving licence.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - An annual bonus of £1,605 - Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000* - Three months initial free accommodation* - On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* - A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
Applications are invited from commited and experienced Registered Nurses, Allied Health Professionals or Social Workers to lead the Complex Residential Home team as Band 7 Manager within the Adult Learning Disabilites Service on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.This site provides support for six Service Users with varying degrees of learning disabilities, sensory and physical disabilities within a community setting, including those who require 24 hour care.Reporting to the Band 8A Service Manager you will:- Be responsible for the day to day management of your caseload of Service Users - Manage a staff team supporting Service Users to meet their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs. This may include mental health issues, behaviours that challenge services and/or physical disability necessitating the use of hoists etc.- Be accountable for the ongoing review, monitoring and updating of care programmes- Be responsible and manage the allocated budget as delegated by the service manager.Guernsey provides a comprehensive and high quality Health and Social Care service to Adults with Learning Disabilities over 18 across the island.Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale, as above.The current Band 7 salary range is £52,932 to £69,605 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000. It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbor town in St. Peter's Port, the island's capital.This unique integrated health service delivers a diverse range of services including diagnosing and treating patients in the island's acute hospital complex, and supporting people with in the wider community.Providing an excellent Learning Disabilities Service, supported by modern equipment and reliant on Healthcare professionals recruited to a high standard.Person requirements:NMC-Registered Learning Disabilities or Mental Health Nurse, or HCPC-registered Allied Health Professional or UK-registered Social Worker Significant post-graduate Adult Disabilites experience at Band 6 (or equivalent senior level) or higherCompletion of a recognised Teaching and Assessing/Mentorship qualification.The benefits of working in Guernsey include: – A higher-than-UK salary. – An annual bonus of £1,605 – Registered Nurse applicants will recieve an additional £3,000 bonus on completion of two, then four years service (ongoing annual bonus thereafter) – A flat rate 20% income tax. – No Council tax or VAT – A relocation payment of £5,000* – Three months initial free accommodation* – On-site Staff Accommodation or a generous allowance for private rental accommodation* – A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low. *Full T&C in relocation directiveFor an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.....Read more...
