Evenings and Weekends Care Worker

All our staff members are expected to undertake the same level of training, regardless of the amount of hours they intend to work. All staff are also offered a guaranteed hours contract following a successful probation period.

Being a driver with access to your own vehicle is not essential but reliance on public transport may prove an issue particularly during evenings and weekends. Please consider how you will access the community if you are not a driver, and be prepared to demonstrate this in-depth at interview.

You must be flexible between the hours of 16:00 - 23:00 during evenings and weekends on a rota basis that meets the needs of the people we support. You do not need to commit to a particular number of hours. You will discuss the expectations of the role during interview which will be documented, and further formalised in your employment contract if you are successful in your application. Note that the enhanced rates of pay are paid on weekends, and kick in after 19:00 (19:00 - 08:00) therefore the majority of your work will be paid at our enhanced rate.

You will still be expected to Register with Social Care Wales after your probation period. We will discuss how this should be managed as you progress through your career, particularly if your hours remain minimal. To find out more about Registration follow the link to our dedicated page. You will also be expected to attend all training in order to maintain compliance with regulations as well as your personal Registration. You must consider how you will overcome any barriers in accessing training when committing to working only on evenings and weekends. We will discuss how we can support you to access any training you are required to attend.

Social Care Worker Job Description & Person Specification

Social Care Worker - Job Description & Person Specification

Job Purpose

To deliver outcome-based care with the sensitivity required to provide services in a way which will preserve the dignity, privacy, choice, independence, fulfilment and rights of the people we support. To give the people we support the strongest voice with regards to decision making and lifestyle choices.

Function: Care/Support Location: Field based

Reports to: Senior Care Worker/Team Lead

Line Manager to: None DBS check required: Enhanced

Accountabilities

1 Delivering the highest standard of quality care to all people we support

1.1 Responsible for ensuring that that all care delivered is in line with current procedures, and

all relevant and current professional codes of practice

1.2 Ensure all tasks are carried out in line with the needs, wishes and preferences of the

individual, following the care plan and assessments

1.3 To prepare meals, ensuring a balanced diet, undertake household and cleaning tasks, social interaction and any other tasks outlined in the Care/Support Plan to maximise quality of life and be a positive role model for the people we support

1.4 To develop effective working relationships with the people we support without crossing

professional boundaries

1.5 Be willing to work within the homes of the people we support, accepting different

environments and varying capabilities of the people we support

1.6 Adhere strictly to the Companys information governance policies & procedures, protecting

confidential information at all times

1.7 Promote anti-discriminatory practice

1.8 Encourage and assist the people we support to achieve optimum independence (in both the

short and long term as appropriate)

2. Supporting the company and its performance

2.1 To maintain a professional manner at all times when representing the Company

2.2 To support staff team in ensuring that all administrative systems are factual and accurate,

and that all electronic and manual records are up to date

2.3 To ensure that Health and Safety legislation is adhered to at all times and any concerns &

complaints are relayed appropriately as per Company procedure

Social Care Worker Job Description & Person Specification

2.4 To work flexibly to meet changing needs of the Company and the people we support

2.5 To ensure that all Safeguarding, Protection of the Person, and Adult/Child Protection

requirements are adhered to

2.6 To attend staff meetings, training, supervisions and appraisals where necessary

3. Supporting stakeholders and their requirements

3.1 To maintain good working relationships with Local Authorities, Agencies and peer groups to

support the development of the Company

3.2 To support the Company to be involved with and/or inform reviews as per Company

procedure, with the people we support where required

3.3 To alert appropriate staff to any changes in the condition or circumstances of the

people we support, as per Company procedure

3.4 Take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the

people we support

3.5 Be available and willing to undertake any other tasks specified by line management

relevant to the role and to the needs of the people we support

3.6 To communicate effectively with all peer groups

4. Occasionally, you may be required to

4.1 Undertake other duties as requested by your Line Manager

Social Care Worker Job Description & Person Specification

Person Specification

Able to show a high level of initiative and empathy when working with the people we support. To be able to communicate at all levels effectively and to be able to recognise changes in the needs or circumstances of the people we support. To be able to travel within a community setting and have flexibility and reliability.

Essential Skills

Desired Skills

- Ability to travel between care visits

- Experience of domiciliary service

- Good comprehension of the English

provision

- Good communication & interpersonal

children

language

skills

- Professional manner

- Empathetic & Patient

- Experience of working with adults &

- Experience working with individuals

with learning difficulties and physical

disabilities

- Able to recognise poor practice

- Experience of multi-agency working

- Able to thrive in a complex and high-

pressure environment

- Able to recognise and report hazards

- Able to carry out moving and positioning

techniques

- Accurate record keeping

- Team worker

- Able to work alone

- Flexible

- Willing to work towards relevant health &

social care qualification