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Job description

The Domiciliary Care worker works as part of a team providing personal, domestic and social care at home to vulnerable individuals (including frail elderly, those with physical and learning disabilities and mental health) and their carers. The various tasks to be performed by the domiciliary care worker may cover all or some of the following according to the individual needs of the client assessed by the appropriate professionals.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care as specified on the care plan for the service user. This includes assisting service users with all aspects of personal hygiene i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc.
• Assist service users with toileting, dressing/undressing and feeding.
• Assist service users with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised equipment provided.
• Administer prescribed medication, only as directed by a qualified medical practitioner under the direction of a supervisor.
• Assist service users with therapeutic programmes as directed by relevant professionals.
• Domestic Care when directed, maintain cleanliness of Service users home to ensure a safe environment set out in the health and safety requirements.
• When directed by the supervisor, preparing meals, lighting fires, attending to laundry, and ensuring a safe and hygienic environment.
• Social Care to actively encourage service users according to their capabilities in the care plan to participate in daily activities. To have the ability to listen and provide support to individual clients and carers.
• General duties the domiciliary worker must maintaining accurate and reliable information recorded in line Strabane District Caring Services policies and procedures.
• Collaboration with other personnel involved in the care of the service user i.e. G.P’s, Nurses, and Social Workers etc.
• To comply with training and development requirements set out by Strabane District Caring Services.
• To adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures set out by Strabane District Caring Services i.e. Domiciliary Care Regulations, National Minimum Standards and Health and Safety at Work Act etc.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A full valid driving licence and access to transport for work purposes.
• Good written and oral communication.
• Work as part of a team.

Desirable Skills

• 6 months experience in formal care setting.
• NVQ level 2 in care or equivalent.
• NISCC registered or willing to undertake if successful.
• Knowledge of domiciliary care minimum standards.

Further Information

Very competitive pay rates. Joining Bonus: £150 (T&C's apply) Rate of Pay: Weekends: Friday Nights and Saturday/Sunday (all runs): £14.50 per hour Monday-Thursday Bed (Night) runs: £13.15 per hour Monday-Friday for Morning/Lunch and Afternoon (Tea) runs: £13.00 per hour Plus Mileage at 35p per mile (t's and c's apply) Cityside or Waterside Areas of Derry/Londonderry (positions available in both areas). Limited availability of runs at the Strabane Area. Great flexibility for those seeking a good work/life balance or a part-time role. Full-time: Morning /Lunch Tea & Beds Rotas are 4 days x 3 days Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday No previous experience required - Full training is provided. Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Enhanced Access NI check. Having a criminal conviction will not necessarily prohibit you from working with Strabane & District Caring Services. This will depend on the information provided and obtained from disclosure certificate, as well as the position applied for. Access NI Code of Practice is available from www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/accessni-code-practice Successful applicants will be required to register with NISCC by their start date.You can also apply for this position directly through Strabane & District Caring Services' website: https://www.strabanedistrictcaring.com/job/domiciliary-care-worker Strabane & District Caring Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination .

Application Information

For an applciation pack please email HR@strabanedistrictcaring.com or apply online on our website at: https://www.strabanedistrictcaring.com/job/domiciliary-care-worker (copy and paste link to browser)