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Job description

To provide care and support for residents within the Christian ethos and aims of the Council for Social Witness. Trinity House is one of 6 homes for older people run by the Council for Social Witness (Older People Services) and is situated at 15 Kilrea Road, Garvagh. The Home accommodates 50 residents who have a variety of physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and varying levels of dependency, including a 16 bed Unit for those with a diagnosis of dementia. The Home operates a No Smoking Policy.

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 administer resident’s medication after appropriate training.
• 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.
• This job description is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive and can be changed or augmented at any time to meet changing needs.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Evidence an 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).
• Willing to work additional hours to fulfil the requirements of the Home.
• Must be willing to behave in a manner which respects the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland.
• Willing to maintain registration with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council.

Further Information

Location - Trinity House, Garvagh Work time - 24.66 minimum hours per week. Why Join Us? Rewarding work that makes a real difference in residents’ lives Training and development opportunities, including NVQ/QCF qualifications Supportive team environment with colleagues who care A positive and welcoming workplace where your contributions are valued Benefits: Discount card Free uniform and training Enhanced annual leave Free Access NI and NISCC registration Enhanced maternity pay and pension scheme Free Employee Assistance Programme for staff and anyone in household 16 plus. If you are ready to start or grow your career in care, apply today.