Recruiter

Candidate Source Ltd

Location

Surrey

Job term

Permanent

Job hours

Full time

Locations: Sutton, Wallington, Croydon, Selsdon (South Croydon) and Caterham.
Salary: 7.04 - 8.29 per hour


Our client is one of the UK`s most respected epilepsy care providers, offering excellent residential and domiciliary care services to individuals, aged 16+, with epilepsy, learning difficulties and other medical needs. They are committed to continued professional development and training for all their staff.

Please note that shortlisted applicants for this role will need to complete a full application form. These will be sent out to the email address specified in your application.

JOB SUMMARY:

- Work as part of a team to provide the support package to their service users as required.
- Ensure support is given to the service users in accordance with their policies and procedures and in implementing and exceeding the requirements of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
- Attend all activities relating to the support and development of each service users` independent skills so that they may reach their full potential.
- Attend service user holidays, usually the equivalent of one week per year. Reasonable notice will be given of the dates.
- Work in other locations when the business requires.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

General

- Ensure that a caring environment exists within the house through high standards of professional practice.
- Communicate with colleges, parents, outside agencies and statutory bodies, where appropriate.
- Investigate complaints, take appropriate action and report to the Manager where appropriate.
- Monitor health and safety and to inform the manager, either in writing or verbally, of any concerns.
- Attend training as required in order to maintain professional standards and personal development.
- Be punctual, motivated and dedicated to your position.
- Comply at all times with the company`s policies and procedures.
- Assist the manager in achieving aims and objectives for each service user and for the unit as a whole.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the position as required.
- Read, follow and if necessary write shift plans.

SERVICE USER MATTERS:

- Read the diary/communications book at the beginning of each shift.
- Read care notes as appropriate to shift plan.
- Ensure that the physical, spiritual, medical, emotional and material needs of each service user are recognised, assessed and met.
- Assist service users with budgeting and understanding finances.
- Be involved in outings with the service users and where necessary to accompany them on holiday.
- Attend service user review meetings and, where necessary, write reports and minutes for the meeting.
- Ensure that all service users` needs are met in every aspect of their independent lives.
- Ensure that service users are cared for, at all times, with respect, dignity and in a way that enables and promotes their independence as individuals.

HOURS:

Based on a rotational structure, this may be just days, waking nights or a mixture of days and nights.
If you are on a waking night, you must remain awake throughout the night. Failure to do this will result in disciplinary action.


The first stage of the application process is to apply online.

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