Care at Home Worker

Care at Home Worker

Location: Bristol , Avon Salary: From 7.60 to 8.50 per hour 7.60/8.50 ph depending on experience Date posted: 12/06/2012 18:03 Job type:Permanent Company: St Monica Trust Contact: see url Ref: Totaljobs/REQ0112 Job ID: 53820437

Care at Home Worker

Job reference REQ0112

Date posted 12/06/2012

Application closing date 27/06/2012

LocationBristol (community)

Salary 7.60/8.50 ph depending on experience. Plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working.

Package Job category/typeCare / Nursing

Job descriptionWorking within our customers' homes, we tailor high quality care and support packages to meet their individual needs. Our priority is to ensure customers maintain control, choice and dignity at all times. Please click here to find out more aboutour Care at Homeservice.

We are looking for full time, part time and bank Care at Home Workers. Please indicate your preference on the application form.

Are you looking for a new challenge?

Our Care at Home Workers help customers in their own homes with the day to practical things like getting up, getting to bed and personal care. The role will require you to assist customers' mobility and facilitate self-medication and application of creams. Subject to your skills and experience, the role is also responsible for administering medication and dressings. Keeping records up to date is essential in this role and there is an expectation for you to undertake some customer assessments and work collaboratively with customers on their individual care plans.

Our Care at Home Workers enrich people's lives. You'll provide companionship, you might facilitate reading, take a customer out for a walk, participate in hobbies and activities with customers. You'll advise on what to eat, undertake light house-hold duties, you'll also spot and report changes in health, behaviour or moods.

What we're looking for:

Naturally you'll be a friendly and patient person, able to strike up conversation and have a positive and professional communication style. You'll hold a great regard for maintaining dignity and respect and ensuring choice and control in the way your service is provided.

It's not essential to have gained experience within a care environment but you will be able to undertake the practical duties associated with personal care. You'll be able to assess individuals' needs (sometimes those requiring enhanced or specialist services), produce written reports and follow instructions. You'll be an experienced and qualified care worker with the skills needed to inspire and motivate colleagues. You'll possess strong team working skills with the ability to help out other team members when needed. You'll also have a strong track record of time management and flexibility.

You'll be a person who genuinely cares about our customers, treating them with respect and putting their well-being before anything else.

All of the things that contribute to a person's quality of life.

What we offer:

This is a rewarding and busy role within a supportive and friendly team. Travel time is paid and expenses are at 45p per mile. All employees receive an extensive induction and training programme.

Contributory pension scheme. 31 days' holiday (pro-rata, including public holidays). Eligibility to join subsidised gym and pool. Uniform provided.

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St MonicaTrust welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Appointment is subject to Enhanced CRB Disclosure.

How to apply:

You can apply using the online application form by clicking on the apply online button below. The online application form works best with Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8, Firefox 3 and Safari 5.