Care Support Worker

QUALIFICATIONS 1. Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent 2. Care Certificate or equivalent Pre-employment Check -Enhanced DBS Checked - on the update system -Up to date Care Training -Employment references Purpose of the Job: -Provide a complete range of social, physical and personal care to older people that are living with dementia or frailty, promoting independence at all times. Main duties and responsibilities: -Deliver personal care and emotional support to people we support that are staying on the units. -Support people we support to regain their independent living skills by working in a way that promotes independence and by implementing plans set by OTs and physiotherapists. -Encouraging people we support to participate in activities on the unit, and deliver 1:1 activities with people if they prefer that. -Keep clear, understandable and succinct care records, and notify the Team Leader of any concerns they have about people we support. -Be responsible for reporting any safeguarding concerns to the Team Leader and act in accordance with our policy & local procedure. -Attend regular one-to-one meetings, team meetings, and training courses, and ensure mandatory training is in date at all times. -Support the Team Leader to deliver a safe and effective service. -Ensure that requirements of current national guidance are being met and delivered in line with the regulator of the service -Promote inclusivity, embrace diversity and ensure equality and ensure that people we support are at the centre of their care at all times. EXPERIENCE * Experience of care and support of vulnerable people, preferably older people SKILLS AND ABILITIES * Ability to empathise with older people, their unpaid carers and their families * Ability to communicate in a clear, patient and encouraging and effective manner * Ability to understand non-verbal communication * Ability to provide care in accordance with person we support’s care plan * Ability to escalate concerns to the team leader when the person we support appears to be deteriorating * Ability to accurately record the person’s condition/progress on their care plan * Ability to travel to and attend training sessions KNOWLEDGE * Knowledge of older people’s needs * Awareness of Health & Safety procedures relevant to the job iA * Awareness of data protection and confidentiality issues * Awareness of and compliance with equality policy, procedure and legislation