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Job description

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide the high quality care to our residents. Using a person-centred approach you will support a wide variety of residents with all aspects of their day to day living, including social and physical activities, personal care, mobility, and mealtimes.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, safe service which involves the provision of personal, social, and domestic care as documented in the resident’s individual support plans
• You will undertake the role of Keyworker for your designated residents and compile and regularly review their Care Plan
• Respect personal choices of the residents, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied
• Encourage the resident’s independence by using the ethos of assisting with not doing for in terms of assisting residents with their care needs

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1 year's experience working with older people in a residential or community setting
• QCF Level 2 or equivalent, or willing to obtain if successful

Desirable Skills

• Ability to communicate well, at all levels e.g., residents, family members, other staff
• Resilient and able to cope with the many challenges which are presented
• Be of a compassionate and caring disposition with a high degree of empathy

Further Information

Location: Kirk House, 110 King’s Road, Belfast