Managing Care is currently recruiting carers with an NVQ2 or equivalent to work with adults. We are looking for honest, flexible and reliable individuals.

See Carer Job Description in the blue box below for further details.

Rate: from £7.04

All applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Managing Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Managing Care is currently recruiting carers with a car to work with vulnerable adults. We are looking for honest, flexible and reliable individuals.

See Carer Job Description in the blue box below for further details.

Rate: £6.04-11.69 per hour, depending on experience

All applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Managing Care is an equal opportunities employer.

Managing Care is currently recruiting carers with an NVQ3 or equivalent to work with adults. We are looking for honest, flexible and reliable individuals. Candidates in this role may have an opportunity to grow into a Supervisor role.

See Carer Job Description in the blue box below for further details.

We offer:

Salary: from £8.00, depending on experience

To apply for this job or for any further questions, send an email to recruitment@managingcare.co.uk

The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Managing Care is an equal opportunities employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Carer
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Care Manager
HOURS OF WORK: Flexible contracted hours, including evenings, weekends & bank holidays

YOUR ROLE
As a carer you are required to provide the highest standard of quality care to all clients you provide care for, by respecting their rights, choice, privacy and dignity. It is your duty to ensure all our clients are empowered to be as independent as possible, therefore being able to remain in their own homes for as long as possible.
Some tasks may not be specified below, but you are required to comply with the care plan located in the client’s home that gives a detailed description of care to be provided.

JOB DESCRIPTION
1. Ensure client’s privacy and dignity is respected at all times when assisting with personal care.
2. Assist with washing including bathing, showering and strip washing.
3. Change pad, ensuring area is clean before applying a new one.
4. Assist with dressing and undressing. You may be required to put on or take off compression stockings when assisting with dressing.
5. Administer, prompt and assist with medication. You have a responsibility to ensure medication is taken correctly and MAR sheet is clearly filled in.
6. Assist with grooming, brushing hair, shaving, brushing teeth, etc.
7. Ensure commode is emptied and cleaned.
8. Ensure catheter bag is emptied and changed as specified on care plan.
9. Ensure bed linen is changed and bed neatly spread.
10. Prepare meals of choice including microwave meals, meals on wheels and oven cooked meals. You may be required to cook some light meals.
11. When preparing meals ensure work surfaces are clean.
12. Assist with washing, drying and putting away dishes.
13. Assist with cleaning living environment by hoover, mopping, dusting and whatever is specified in the care plan.
14. Ensure laundry is washed, dried and neatly folded and put away.
15. Assist with shopping; ensure you buy items of client’s choice.
16. Ensure you receive a clear receipt for all transactions, attached to financial transaction sheet and complete the form.
17. Escort to appointments or activities

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Always conduct yourself in a professional manner.
2. Ensure the safety and security of our clients are maintained at all times.
3. Complete daily record sheet accurately specifying all duties undertaken.
4. Report and record changes in care provided to your line manager.
5. Wear your gloves at all times when providing personal care duties.
6. Ensure you have a mobile phone that is switched on during working hours and has credit, so you can have regular contact with the office.
7. Report lateness, sickness or absence to your line manager, giving as much notice as possible.
8. Ensure you adhere to Managing Care’s policies and procedures at all times.
9. Ensure you have a clearly displayed valid I.D card on arrival to clients’ homes.
10. Always be courteous and polite.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, COMPENTENCIES

- Experience of care within the care profession
- Display a caring, compassionate, and empathic nature
- Good understanding of English both verbal and written skills
- Honest, trustworthy and polite
- Excellent time keeping
- Reliable, committed and responsible
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to cope under pressure
- Ability to remain calm and composed when faced with challenging situations
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- Willing to undergo relevant training to enhance your knowledge and practice and attend all mandatory training
- Undergo an Enhanced Criminals Records Disclosure
- Prepared to work evenings and weekends

DESIRABLE

- NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or above
- Experience of working with people with Dementia
- Live locally