Main Duties & Responsibilities
• As a requirement within this role you will be expected to register with Social Care Wales and act in accordance with standards set within these guidelines.
• To have appropriate qualification for your role (QCF Level 2 or above) or be willing to work towards this.
• To support the personalised development of each service user, recognising talent, sensitivities and beliefs.
• To respect the dignity and individuality of each service user and provide the service users with choices where appropriate
• To assist in the day-to-day running of their home and in all matters regarding the service users’ daily lives.
• To support in ensuring high standards of care and support are maintained, adhering to all requirements and regulations within the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016 .
• To work as part of a staff team in a constructive and supportive manner, attend regular staff meetings / seminars, individual support and supervision meetings as necessary.
• To work within a rota’d shift system inclusive of evening and weekend work. To sleep-in when arranged at a predetermined payment.
• To be ‘on-call’ & “Standby” by arrangement
• To ensure the safety of the service users at all times, reporting promptly any concerns about the health, safety or wellbeing of service users.
• To establish positive and trustworthy relationships with service users and relatives.
Service User Support & Key Worker Responsibilities.
• To support the personalised development of each service user, recognising talent, sensitivities and beliefs.
• To respect the dignity and individuality of each service user and provide the service users with choices where appropriate.
• To ensure a high standard of personal care for each service user, including matters of physical well being and personal hygiene.
• To initiate and support individuals to be involved in educational, occupational, recreational activities when appropriate.
• To be aware of the emotional needs and aspirations of each service user and provide opportunities for appropriate emotional expression.
• To contribute to the overall cleaning of the service users home and involve the service users in these tasks as appropriate.
• To write and keep updated individual service users Care Plans and be actively involved in the Review process.
• To follow consistently all agreed Care Plans, Risk Assessments and individual service user’s guidelines, reporting any progress or problems with these.
• To report promptly any concerns about health, safety or wellbeing of service users.
• To assist service users in maintaining good contact with family and friends.
• To assist in ensuring all service users are supported to go on an annual holiday.
• To act as key worker to individuals as agreed with the Manager.
General Responsibilities
• To compile detailed written records in the service users’ daily files.
• To administer medication in line with all Policies and Procedures and to maintain all associated records.
• To accurately maintain all records as required by the Domiciliary Manager.
• To have a working knowledge of all Policies, Procedures and guidelines within Liberty Care.
• To adhere to the Social Care Wales Code of Conduct, copy available in the Induction Handbook.
• To undertake courses and pursue own professional development and training. The Company proactively encourages staff to improve their skills as appropriate.
• To be aware of and have available all contact details and telephone numbers that may be required in an emergency.
• To notify the manager of any new criminal convictions you may have committed, including motoring offences.
• To notify the Manager of any changes in your health that may affect you in your role.
• To be flexible in terms of work base to meet the needs of the service.
• To report any Health & Safety/ Maintenance concerns to the Team Leader/ Head Office whilst also adding to the maintenance list.