Care Worker- Choices Homecare

As a Care Worker at Choices Homecare, you'll play a crucial role in delivering person-centred, outcome-focused care and support to our service users, ensuring adherence to our organisation's policies and procedures.If you want to work for a dynamic, forward-thinking, leading healthcare provider that wants to invest in you and see you shine, then apply now. What we ask from you • Passion and dedication - As most carers will tell you its more of a calling than a job • Experience - Not the experience you imagine, life experience is just as important • Sense of humour - After all laughing is the best medicine. • Going the extra mile - You've got to be willing to make the perfect cuppa after all. • Flexibility -No two days are the same in the care world. • Openness to learn - With the life stories of others every day is a school day. We can teach you practical skills but it's the personal qualities that make a difference What we do We provide person-centred care to vulnerable adults in the community of Bury/Bolton Why shouldn't people continue to live in their own homes if they need support? That's where we come in. We have created a team of dedicated care workers to support those in need. Our vision is to ensure no one struggles in their day-to day life. Join our mission to care for those who once cared for us.This job is offered as Full-time or Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract Pay: £12.12-£12.62 per hour. It will involve providing care, in community and in peoples own homes so you will need to have a full UK drivers license and own a car.Duties & Responsibilities Uphold Choices Homecare's vision, values, and behaviour framework. Deliver personalised services in accordance with each service user's Personal Support Plan. Support service users in achieving their desired outcomes while promoting independence, dignity, and integrity. Provide assistance with personal care tasks, including dressing, bathing, continence care, medication management, and manual handling. Ensure respect for service users' autonomy and preferences. Monitor and maintain the health, well-being, and mobility of service users. Support service users in managing their domestic tasks and personal resources. Provide specialised care to clients with specific needs based on your skills and qualifications. Minimise risks to yourself and the service user during emergency situations. Promptly report accidents or incidents in accordance with Choices Homecare's policies. Assist service users in maintaining adequate nutritional status and hydration. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and comfort in the service user's home by assisting with domestic tasks Encourage and facilitate service users' active participation in the local community. Assist with errands such as shopping, bill payment, and collecting pensions or benefits. Support service users in maintaining relationships with family, friends, and their wider social network. Foster effective communication and relationships with service users and colleagues. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including care plans, in a timely manner. Ensure confidentiality of service users' information in compliance with the Data Protection Act and Choices Homecare's Confidentiality Policy. Contribute to the protection of individuals from abuse. Attend meetings to enhance the effectiveness of care delivery. Undertake necessary training to enhance job performance and address any identified training needs. Good level of literacy and ability to understand and follow instructions and policies. Initiative in dealing with emergencies. Strong communication skills. Common sense and ability to work independently. Willingness to undertake and benefit from training. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. Good numerical skills. Schedule: 10 hour shift 12 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Every weekend Overtime Weekend availability Weekends only RequirementsDesirable Qualifications and Experience Previous caring experience in a personal, voluntary, or professional capacity. Training in Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, First Aid & Moving & Handling. NVQ Levels 2&3 in Care. Possession of a driver's license and use of own car with relevant insurance. Desired Attitudes Flexibility in approach. Dependability. Confidence in your abilities. Friendly demeanour. Good sense of humour. Other RequirementsAccess to a phone/mobileWhat we can offer you : £12.12-£12.62 after 4pm and at weekends. 30p per mile fuel allowance. Career development - It's a career, not just a job most of our senior staff have come up the ranks Supportive office team - Teamwork makes the dream work. Employee engagement officer - A dedicated member of staff to support you, your happiness is our priority Ongoing training and Development - We want to see you shine. DBS - cost of DBS is £52 -however, this will be refunded once you have completed your probation period A referral bonus scheme - Recommend your friend and receive £250*! *Once 12-week probation period is complete Paid shadowing shifts - While you settle in. 24/7 support - From our dedicated on-call team We hope to help you start your rewarding career in care. Benefits Company pension Referral Programme Career development Fuel allowance