Domiciliary Carers

This vacancy is open to applicants who are currently unemployed in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Way2Work is a fully funded ESF project run by Futures and its partners with the aim of supporting unemployed people into sustainable employment.

About the Company

Nottz Care is a support service for adults. We help adults live independently in their own homes. We aim to help improve your quality of life and promote your wellbeing. This service is confidential, sensitive and flexible.

The Team has many years’ of experience in all aspects of social/domestic care and personal care and are dedicated to offering only the best quality service to all of our customers. Our care assistants are handpicked for their commitment, professionalism and expertise in the field of social care and we invest heavily in their training and on-going professional development is positively encouraged.

About the Role

Work available in the following areas: Aspley, Forest field, Hyson green, Bilborough, Wollaton, Strelly, Bakersfield, Bulwell, New Basford, Old Basford (NG2, NG3, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8)

Driver with own vehicle preferred, but not essential.  Non drivers will be given a specific area close to home to reach service users by walking to their address.

Monday to Sunday – 6am to 10.30pm – flexible hours, pick your own hours and dates to suit you.  5 days over 7-day period, with varying shift patterns as agreed with the manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse

To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests

whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual

To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as

required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

• Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and
• preferences enhance their wellbeing
• To contribute to the efficient running of the service
• Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
• Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
• Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support
• Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Nottz Care
• Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
• If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

About You

Experience although valuable is not essential as full training will be provided.

• Maintain all Care Plans/care records in accordance with Nottz Care policy
• Carers must build rapport with Service Users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
• Carers must be able to communicate effectively with Service Users
• Carers must have the communication skills to inform colleagues, management and professionals about the needs of Service Users
• Carers need to be able to adapt and address situations quickly
• Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and well-being, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
• Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service Provide Service Users with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to Service Users’ family members as needed

Benefits

Monthly Pay

• Paid mileage in hourly rate – if you are not a driver and has not got a car, you will be provided with a walking distance list of clients to see in an specific area.
• Regular hours and set shifts
• FREE PPE
• FREE Training & Support
• Access to Further qualifications
• FREE Care Certificate
• Career Development opportunities
• Refer a friend bonus £30 (TC Apply)