Care Worker

Role Responsibility

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Care Workers to join the team at Broadmeadow Registered Care Centre.

Broadmeadow provides short-term assessment, enablement, rehabilitation and respite for adults with care needs. Our large, diverse workforce work with occupational therapists, physiotherapists, health and social care professionals to promote independence and achieve positive outcomes for individuals.

We offer a comprehensive induction package and ongoing training with an attractive employee package which includes paid leave, enhancements and employee benefits schemes.

We currently have a variety of hours to offer. Our shift times are 0730 - 1430 and 1430 - 2130 over 7 days and we can offer part-time or full-time hours.

Purpose of the Job :

Provide a complete range of social, physical and personal care to older people that are living with dementia or frailty, promoting independence at all times.

Main duties and responsibilities :

• Deliver personal care and emotional support to people that are staying on the units.
• Support people to regain their independent living skills by working in a way that promotes independence and by implementing plans set by OTs and physiotherapists.
• Encouraging people to participate in activities on the unit, and deliver 1 : 1 activities with people if they prefer that.
• Keep clear, understandable and succinct care records, and notify the Team Leader of any concerns they have about people we support.
• Be responsible for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Team Leader and act in accordance with our policy & local procedure.
• Attend regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings, and training courses, and ensure mandatory training is in date at all times.
• Support the Team Leader to deliver a safe and effective service.
• Ensure that requirements of current national guidance are being met and delivered in line with the regulator of the service
• Promote inclusivity, embrace diversity and ensure equality and ensure that people we support are at the centre of their care at all times.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English / Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description / Person Specification.

To apply please complete the online candidate profile and ensure you include a statement about why you are interested in the role.