Job Description - Care Needs Ltd

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04125024 Registered Office 123 Wellington Road South Stockport care needs ltd . Fairhurst House, 7 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane, Stockport, SK4 1AS.
care needs ltd Fairhurst House, 7 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane, Stockport, SK4 1AS Tel – 0161 427 5783 Fax – 0161 484 5634 Email [email protected] Website www.careneeds.co.uk

Job Description Job Title:

Social Care Worker

Report To:

Supervisor

Main Purpose of the job: To attend to the personal needs and follow care plans for the Service Users, including personal care, social care tasks and domestic duties. To create a supportive environment where the Service Users can achieve maximum independence and/or regain previous levels of functioning. To undertake all essential duties as indicated in the individual Care Plan to ensure the Service User remains safe and well. To provide personal support to Service Users as part of a flexible team, including informal careers, liaising with other services as necessary. To assist in the on-going assessment and rehabilitation of Service Users in their own homes under supervision/guidance of Care Needs Ltd Supervisor and other agencies. Summary of Key Responsibilities and Personal Duties:           

To deliver care and fulfil duties in the home under the guidance of Care Needs Ltd supervisors and other health and social care agencies. To carryout tasks in a flexible way that ensures the Service User is at the centre of all tasks and decisions made. To undertake relevant training as deemed appropriate by Care Needs Ltd. To work alone using initiative within the limitations of the post and to seek help or advice when unsure. To ensure all relevant information is passed on to the Supervisor as appropriate. To report any change or problem encountered during Service User contact as soon as possible to the supervisor. To use safely, aids/adaptations provided. To report any accidents or incident to the Supervisor/Assistant Manager and complete appropriate documentation. To keep accurate records that will ensure confidentiality is maintained. To contribute to records which will enable evaluation of the of the home care service. To wear Care Needs Ltd uniform and ID badge at all times whilst on duty.

Reviewed 12/2012 Review due 12/2013 Member of the UKHCA – Registered Number MV102028 Registered in England No. 04125024 Registered Office 123 Wellington Road South Stockport



All duties must be carried out to comply with: o o o o

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The Health & Safety at Work Act Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements. Nationally agreed codes of practice where relevant. National and locally agreed policies and procedures.

All necessary paperwork will be completed. To carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.

All Social Care Workers are required to be prompt at all times, and to be flexible when necessary. All Social Care Workers must be self-motivated. As part of your Application you may be required to attend 2 Shadowing Shifts with other experienced Carers.

Reviewed 12/2012 Review due 12/2013 Member of the UKHCA – Registered Number MV102028 Registered in England No. 04125024 Registered Office 123 Wellington Road South Stockport