Senior CareAssistant

Job Description

Reports to: Day Centre Manager

Work Base:Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly Falmouth Day Centre, Killigrew Street, Falmouth

Salary: £7.89 per hour

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday (daytime) to be worked flexibly as agreed with the Day Centre Manager

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and amended.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check, which will disclose all cautions, reprimands and warnings as well as convictions. In addition to completing this application form you are required to provide us with details of all spent and unspent convictions. Please send this information to us under separate, confidential cover to the Director of Human Resources. Remember to include your name, address and the position for which you are applying. We guarantee that the information you provide be used fairly and will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process.

A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from the advertised position. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences. However, failure to reveal this information could lead to the withdrawal of an offer of employment.

Living Well is a set of principles, which shape our way of working, recognising that each person is an individual and puts them, their goals and their lifestyle needs at the forefront of all that we do.

We believe that by enabling a person to live the life they want, to the best of their abilities, using their own motivation to achieve their chosen lifestyle, the person attains a greater sense of well-being. This in turn has shown to have a positive impact on their health and reduces their dependency on formal health and social care.

People tell us that well-being means different things to each person, but generally they say that it is about having friendships, meaningful relationships and connections to others, a safe and comfortable environment, keeping active, feeling useful, respected and valued, having choice and control, having a feeling of belonging and being able to give as well as receive—an active participant in life not just a passive recipient.

With these set of principles your role is:

  • To uphold the values of Living Well in every aspect of the role
  • To promote the values of Living Well, positively influencing and challenging attitudes and practice to enable others to adopt the same values
Purpose of job:

To assist in the planning, implementation and supervision of quality day care ensuring clients retain their dignity and individuality. To provide cover for the Day Centre Manager as and when required.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting clients of the Day Centre and carrying out the full range Care Assistant duties.
  • Assist with the personal care needs of older people arising through age or infirmity under the general or specific direction of the Day Centre Manager by:

i)the provision of practical help and encouragement with mobility and other physical difficulties including incontinence

ii)the use and care of aids and personal equipment

  • Be responsible for establishment resources as allocated, ie. bath aids, laundry equipment etc.
  • Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the centre.
  • Assist in the care of the personal belongings of older people and the physical environment of the establishment, carrying out such domestic, laundry and housekeeping tasks as are necessary to maintain a high standard of personal care, comfort and safety.
  • Provide a transport escort service to clients between their homes and destination ensuring the safety and well-being of the clients, their personal belongings and mobility aids. This does not involve vehicle driving.
  • Plan and deliver appropriate activities for clients within the Day Centre.
  • Assist the Manager with Administration tasks as and when required.
  • Support the training and supervision of staff members.
  • Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with clients’ personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with clients.
  • Additional duties as required in the absence of the Centre Manager.
  • Provide cover at other Day Centres if required.

.General

  • Uphold the highest standards of personal conduct in all matters relating to the role.
  • Promote good practice, neatness, cleanliness and consideration of others.
  • Maintain current knowledge and practice by carrying out e learning, attending mandatory training, update sessions, and personal development opportunities.
  • Maintain regular communication with the Director of Transport
  • Maintain an up to date working knowledge and practice of Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly’s policies and procedures.
  • Abide by the Organisation’s confidentiality, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
  • Follow set procedures for maximum efficiency and to work within health and safety regulations and accepted guidelines.
  • Undertake other duties which are consistent with the duties and responsibilities of the post as required by the Age UK Cornwall & The Isles of Scilly’s Day Centre Manager and Director of Care.

Person Specification - This person specification details the experience, skills, knowledge, personal qualities and qualifications desirable for the post.

Experience of:

Desirable

  • Working in a Day Centre or equivalent care service
  • Working with elderly people
  • Working with volunteers
  • Supervisory experience
  • Working within set timescales
  • Working in a sensitive environment

Knowledge:

Essential

  • Care Services
  • And understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
  • IT literate using Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Health & Safety Issues

Skills

  • Make decision appropriately and competently
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads
  • Demonstrate an understanding and sensitivity to the needs of the service users
  • Communicate clearly and effectively
  • Form constructive working relationships with colleagues and work as a team member
  • Provide a care-focused service

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ3 in Care

Desirable

  • Health & Safety
  • Moving and Handling
  • Food Hygiene
  • First Aid

Personal Attributes

Ability to:

  • Work flexibly to meet the needs of the work rota
  • Be committed and motivated
  • Work well under pressure in a busy service

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Issue 3

Issue Date: 23rd February 2016

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