Home Care Assistant

Job Title:

Carer

Reports to:

Registered Manager

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Company Information and Values

NewBirth Care are committed to redefining what quality care truly means.

We combine compassion, professionalism, and innovation to deliver care that respects dignity, promotes independence, and enhances overall well\-being. Every service we provide is built around the unique needs of the individual, ensuring a truly personalised experience.

Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of those we support by providing person\-centered care, committing to delivering high\-quality, compassionate care that empowers individuals to live comfortably and independently in their own homes.

Purpose of the Role

To provide high\-quality, person\-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, enabling them to live safely, independently, and with dignity. The Carer will deliver compassionate care in line with individual care plans, promoting choice, independence, and wellbeing while respecting each person's rights, privacy, and preferences.

The role includes supporting individuals with personal care, daily living activities, medication (where appropriate), and companionship, while maintaining accurate records and reporting any changes in health or wellbeing. All care must be delivered in accordance with organisational policies, safeguarding procedures, and CQC standards*.*

Job Overview (Note \- In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

· To provide care and support in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior staff

· To support and enable service users to maintain skills and personal interests while delivering person\-centred care unique to each individual

· To implement a proactive approach to care and support provision which encourages independent living

· To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as required, from time\-to\-time, to maintain and progress knowledge

Location:

The geographical area as covered by branch of NewBirth Care. You may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours:

Shifts over a 7\-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role\-specific Duties:

The Carer’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

· Ensure that service users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are respected to enhance their wellbeing

· To contribute to the efficient running of the service

· Support service users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community

· Ensure care plans and other information about how to support service users are followed

· To deliver the care and support required in accordance with the training supplied by the organisation

· To adhere to the company policies and procedures

· Be responsible for informing the Senior staff of any changes in the needs of service users

· Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

· To ask for help and guidance as and when required

· Where the organisation operates a logging in and out system, to ensure that all entries are timely and accurate

· To accurately record the care and support delivery provided

· To be prepared to travel to each service user in all weathers

· To provide personal care including the following areas of assistance:

o Showering/bathing

o Assisted wash/foot soak

o Oral care

o Toileting

o Catheter care

o Hair care

· To provide light domestic assistance in the following areas:

o Bed making

o Cleaning bathroom

o General hygienic clean

o Hoovering

o Emptying bins

o Dusting

o Laundry\- washing, drying, folding and putting away

· To dispense medication following the service’s policies and procedures

Working with Others:

· Develop effective and positive working relationships with other employees within the service

· Work in cooperation with members of the multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users

· If desired by the service user, maintain and develop relationships with their family, friends and other people important in their life

Other Duties:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

· Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

· Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service

· Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal and Professional Development:

· Have a knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards

· Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of the CQC and its requirements

· Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications proportionate with the role

· Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management

· Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role

· Be open to learning opportunities

· To attend regular supervisions and working observation sessions

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent, Part\-time

Pay: £13\.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension


• On\-site parking

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