Job Title: Care Worker (LBR4) - Social Care Non-Qualified
Job Reference: OR5181
Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Location: North East London
Our client, a Borough Council based in North East London, is seeking a dedicated Care Worker to join their team on a long-term contract.
About the Role: The successful candidate will report to the Operational Manager and must demonstrate flexibility. Shift patterns include 7:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm, and weekend working.
Key Responsibilities:
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Attend to the needs of service users – wash, dress, shower, shave, hair wash, dental hygiene, change pads, empty commodes and catheters, assist in dressing, using a hoist as required.
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Attend to domiciliary needs – housework, laundry, shopping, collecting pension with service users if needed.
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Prompt medication, document medication, administer creams, surgical stockings, collect prescriptions, take samples to doctors.
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Escort service users to and from doctors, hospital, dentist, chiropodist, bank, etc.
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Prepare lunch and tea – bring service users down to lunch, activities, etc.
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Record information – e.g., keys taken in and out, client’s finances.
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Provide palliative care for some service users.
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Keep case notes up to date daily.
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Exchange information with colleagues regarding service users’ health and safety and care needs.
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Report any repairs needed in tenants' property or around the building to the warden or Operational Manager.
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Read care plans and recommend changes to the Operational Manager.
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Report concerns regarding service users to the Operational Manager.
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Determine if a service user requires medical attention.
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Ensure the building is secure, check windows and doors, report bogus callers to the warden or Operational Manager.
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Follow all procedures to meet Care Quality Commission guidelines.
Experience and Qualifications:
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Desirable: Proof of Qualifications
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Must have: Eligibility to work in the UK
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Must have: Confidentiality Agreement
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Must have: 5 Years References/Work History
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Must have: 2 Years References/Work History
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Must have: Enhanced DBS
If you are interested in this role, please reply to this advert with the required documents and your CV attached. We look forward to hearing from you!