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Care Worker / Support Worker - Croydon area - Driving essential

Location: Croydon and surrounding areas Employment Type: (Full-time & Part-time) Join Our Caring Team Sunbird Care Ltd is looking for a caring, reliable and motivated Care Worker / Support Worker to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred care to our Service Users. We are particularly interested in candidates who drive and live in or close to Croydon, as the role involves travelling to support Service Users in their homes and within the community. About the Role As a Care Worker / Support Worker, you will provide compassionate support that promotes the dignity, independence, privacy, choice and wellbeing of Service Users. Your responsibilities will include: • Providing personal care and support to Service Users with a range of needs, illnesses and disabilities., • Supporting with washing, bathing, dressing and toileting., • Assisting Service Users with mobility and physical disabilities., • Using manual handling equipment safely and correctly., • Following good infection prevention and control practices., • Supporting Service Users with their care and support plans., • Assisting with medication where required and within the agreed level of support., • Preparing food and drinks according to individual preferences, nutritional needs and cultural requirements., • Providing companionship and emotional support., • Supporting Service Users to maintain contact with family and friends., • Accompanying Service Users on trips and activities in the community., • Maintaining accurate care and medication records., • Reporting concerns regarding the health, wellbeing, behaviour or safety of Service Users., • Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding Service Users from abuse., • Following health and safety procedures, Sunbird Care policies and relevant care standards., • Attending training and team meetings and being committed to continuous learning. The full job description highlights the importance of person-centred care, dignity and independence, as well as safe manual handling, accurate record keeping, safeguarding and ongoing training. About You We are looking for someone who: • Has a full driving licence and access to a vehicle., • Lives in Croydon or within a reasonable travelling distance., • Has previous experience working in healthcare, social care or a similar care environment., • Has experience in personal care., • Has knowledge or experience of manual handling and moving & handling., • Understands the importance of infection control and good hygiene practices., • Is compassionate, respectful, patient and reliable., • Can work independently while also being a supportive team member., • Is committed to protecting the dignity, privacy, choice and independence of Service Users., • Has good communication and record-keeping skills., • Is willing to learn, develop and undertake regular training as part of their role. Why Join Sunbird Care? We value people who genuinely want to make a positive difference in the lives of others. You will receive support and training to help you develop your skills and confidence in the role. The job description specifically requires Care Workers to attend both in-house and external training and to participate in team meetings. Hourly Rate: £13.00 – £14.50 If you are an experienced, caring and dependable individual who wants to develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you. To apply: Please send your CV and a brief covering message explaining your care experience and availability.

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Ola Prestige Care - Dartford Best Home Care Services

Care Assistant / Carer

Provide person-centred support to enable the client to remain safe, comfortable and as independent as possible in her own home. Support includes: • Assist with personal care, washing and bathing as required, while maintaining dignity and privacy., • Support the client with dressing and getting ready for the day., • Support and encourage safe mobility around the home., • Encourage the client to maintain independence and complete tasks she is able to do safely herself., • Prepare breakfast, light meals, snacks and drinks according to the client's preferences., • Encourage adequate food and fluid intake and report any concerns., • Provide support with toileting and continence needs where required, maintaining dignity and good hygiene., • Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support., • Encourage the client to follow mobility/physiotherapy exercises already recommended by relevant professionals, where these form part of her agreed care plan., • Observe for changes in mobility, pain, skin condition, bowel pattern, appetite, hydration or general wellbeing and report concerns promptly., • Maintain a safe environment and reduce falls risks, particularly when the client is mobilising., • Record all care and relevant observations accurately after each visit., • Report any deterioration, incidents or concerns in accordance with OPCS escalation procedures. Skills Required • Personal care and dignity, • Bathing and washing support, • Continence and toileting support, • Safe mobility assistance, • Moving and handling awareness, • Falls prevention and risk awareness, • Meal and drink preparation, • Nutrition and hydration monitoring, • Observation and escalation of changes in condition, • Skin integrity awareness, • Supporting an older person with reduced mobility, • Promoting independence, • Person-centred communication, • Companionship and reassurance, • Accurate care documentation, • Infection prevention and control, • Medication awareness and safe working within the care plan, • Ability to recognise when concerns require escalation to family, manager or healthcare professionals Equipment / Aids Equipment currently identified or requiring confirmation: • Walking/mobility aid used by the client, • Stair support/handrails within the home, • Appropriate footwear for safe mobility, • PPE for personal care as required Important The successful applicant must: • Live in or very close to Sydenham (SE26) or be able to travel reliably to the area for scheduled calls., • Be available for morning, lunchtime and evening visits, including weekends., • Be reliable and able to commit consistently to agreed visits., • Have experience providing personal care, including washing, bathing and dressing., • Be confident supporting a person with reduced mobility and promoting safe movement around the home., • Understand how to encourage independence rather than taking over tasks unnecessarily., • Be able to prepare simple, nutritious meals and drinks and confidently encourage good nutrition and hydration., • Be comfortable providing medication prompts/support in accordance with the client's care plan and medication records., • Be able to observe and accurately record food and fluid intake and report concerns appropriately., • Have good communication and observation skills and recognise changes in a client's wellbeing that require escalation., • Understand dignity, privacy, choice and person-centred care., • Have good written and spoken English for communication and accurate care records., • Follow infection prevention, safeguarding, moving and handling and medication procedures., • Complete required care records accurately and promptly after each visit., • Be willing to complete OPCS recruitment, training and competency requirements before working independently. Desirable • Previous domiciliary/home-care experience., • Experience supporting older adults with reduced mobility., • Experience supporting clients with nutrition and hydration needs., • Relevant care qualifications or training., • Driver with access to a vehicle, although applicants who live locally and can reliably attend all required visits will also be considered.

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