It is the responsibility of the Care Assistant to provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness.
Responsibilities
* To be a Key Worker/Primary Worker to residents.
* To help residents with dressing/undressing, toileting/bathing where necessary.
* To assist and encourage residents’ mobility as required
* To encourage residents to be as active and as independent as possible
* To carry out all care tasks with respect for the residents’ dignity and privacy.
* To give residents maximum choice over their lifestyle and affairs.
* To help residents exercise their rights as citizens.
* To promote and take part in social and recreational activities within the home, which are designed to enhance quality of life.
* To contribute to the assessment of and care planning for resident’s needs.
* To accompany residents on external visits when necessary, e.g. hospital appointments, trips.
* To refer enquiries about residents to the Management of the Home.
* To be prepared, after training, to take on additional responsibilities in order to act up if and when required.
* To be prepared to undertake NVQ/QCF training.
* To attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
* To complete appropriate written records as required.
* To update and process computerised records as required
* To comply with all CSW policies and procedures as required
* To adhere to the standards laid down by the NISCC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.
* To ensure that safe working practice is adhered to at all times.
* To work effectively as part of the team.
* To maintain dignity, respect and confidentiality as required.
* To carry out any other reasonable duty as required by Management of the Home which is necessary for the support and well-being of the residents.
Skills and Qualifications
* Evidence and understanding of and respect for the needs of older people.
* Willing to undertake relevant training e.g. induction training, or NVQ/QCF level 2.
* Proficiency in understanding, communicating and writing in English to level required by the duties of the post.
* Basic numeracy required by the duties of the post (as endorsed by appropriate qualification or use of numeracy skills in a work or home environment)
* Be willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home.
* Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
* Willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
Further Information
Work time: (Day duty & Night duty posts)Salary:£12.40 per hour (no NVQ)£12.46 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care£12.50 per hour with NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health and Social CareWe are an equal opportunities employer.
Vacancy ID 1728848 Job ref. TH-25-15 Job Sector Carers and Support Workers Area Derry or Londonderry Location Garvagh Salary £12.40 - £12.50 per (dependent on qualifications) No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Permanent Weekly hours 24.66 Published date 06/08/2025 Closing date 27/08/2025 Worktime See Further Information
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