Job Title: Community Care Worker
Reports To: Field Care Supervisor/Care Coordinator/Registered Manager
Job Purpose:
As a Community Care Worker, you will be responsible for addressing the physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs of our clients, employing a person-centered approach. You will uphold the dignity, independence, and rights of clients, fostering strong professional relationships with them, their families, and other stakeholders, while adhering to all regulatory and statutory obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
- Provide respectful and dignified assistance with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, while promoting independence.
- Assist with medication as per the care plan, ensuring compliance with CQC guidelines on medication management.
- Support clients with mobility, using manual handling equipment appropriately.
Nutritional Support:
- Prepare meals considering clients’ preferences, nutritional needs, and cultural requirements.
- Assist clients with eating and drinking as needed.
Household Management:
- Perform light housekeeping duties as outlined in the care plan, including cleaning and laundry.
Social and Emotional Support:
- Offer companionship, engage in conversations, and support social activities and outings.
- Encourage and facilitate communication with family and friends.
Health and Safety:
- Maintain a safe living environment for clients, respecting their choices and rights.
- Use all client property and equipment safely and responsibly.
Professional Conduct and Development:
- Maintain accurate, timely care records and adhere to Foxbridge’s electronic monitoring systems.
- Participate in training and development opportunities, including NVQs in Health and Social Care.
- Attend team meetings, supervision, and appraisal sessions, adhering to Foxbridge’s policies and procedures.
Essential Skills:
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly.
- Compassionate, committed, and respectful.
- Proficiency in English and basic math skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
General Responsibilities:
- Comply with all Foxbridge Healthcare policies, procedures, and local protocols.
- Promote and uphold the organization’s commitment to equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices.
- Collaborate with health and social care agencies to enhance service delivery.
Working Conditions:
- Minimum 20 hours per week.
- This position requires driving; mileage allowance included.
- We are offering flexible working hours
- Part time hours and full times available
- Job involves travelling between locations in the local communities
Salary:
- We will pay you £12.75 per hour during the week, £13.50 per hour at weekends and paying you for the time it takes to travel between clients and 30p for each mile that you travel between clients.
- We will also pay for you to attend training (face to face or online). Training payment of £150 will be made following satisfactory completion of the compliance training and probation period.
Eligibility:
- Right to work in the UK, including CoS applicants currently in the UK.
- Clean Enhanced DBS (children and adults)
- 2 x Satisfactory professional references
This role demands a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care and capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Your contribution will be crucial in enhancing the quality of life for our clients and upholding the high standards of Foxbridge Healthcare in compliance with CQC regulations.
