Private carer jobs in United Kingdom - Page 2

1. Provide information and support to enable people, groups and communities to access universal services, commission a range of services designed to minimise risks, and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, carers/carer groups and communities. Demonstrate critical awareness of current issues and evidence based best practice. 2. Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers. 3. Liaise with colleagues in own and other departments and external agencies in order to gather information relevant to assessment and reviewing of care planning activities. 4. Accurately record and critically analyse information, following organisational policies and meet organisational responsibilities for safeguarding. 5. Undertake statutory duties relating to safeguarding concerns. 6. Work across organisational boundaries and contribute to the work of established and developing multi agency teams, applying your skills, knowledge and professional judgement within the council and agency requirements helping to ensure seamless service responses to individuals with multiple needs. 7. Undertake social work with families in order to reduce the need for care or accommodation and a range of community care and safeguarding assessments in accordance with relevant statutory requirements, identifying risks and appropriate support plans. 8. Maintain and update case notes and other records, prepare statements or reports for, attend and give evidence in court in care proceedings, private law cases and adoption proceedings as appropriate. 9. When required give evidence in Court in relation to Care Proceedings or other Court related matters. 10. Developed expertise in one or more areas of practice, and familiar with local resources and be recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice. 11. Work independently and demonstrate an ability to adapt their approach to more complex cases. 12. Balance needs and risks with rights and choices, taking account of power differences and promoting positive outcomes for individuals, families and carers. 13. Provide an oversight of cases and give clear directions and supportive actions within appropriate timescales to members of staff within the team.

Main Purpose of Job: Right Choice Housing project aims to house and support the venerable and those with supportive needs, who may struggle with substance abuse, budgeting and re–offending and mental health. To support people with substance misuse, learning difficulties, offending issues, mental health. This job involves providing support by following the below responsibilities to ensure the quality of support provided to service users meets required standards. Hours of Work: This role will require flexibility to work on a rota-based system covering evenings and weekends, this is a zero-hour contract, you are required to do your induction on a voluntary basis. Responsible to: Reports to: Senior Support Worker Responsible for: Supporting Service Users, Following Right Choice Housing strict policy and procedures. Main Tasks of Job: 1. Look over the referrals folder and make sure it is up to date, if there are any vacancies please inform the relevant agencies, i.e. probation, and anybody else you have liaised with 2. Collect mail, record, make sure it is given out to residents as soon as possible. 3. Answer phone accordingly and take appropriate actions or record messages as necessary. 4. Admit emergency referrals, when appropriate, complete all related forms adhering to procedures. 5. Ensure new service users are aware of who their support worker will be and make sure they are aware of their responsibilities as a RCH tenant, health, safety and fire procedure. 6. Monitor and update the service users personal support plan in consultation with them. 7. Assist service users in their resettlement during their move-on from the hostel. 8. Offer advice and guidance to service users. 9. Compile reports as necessary and as required and with your manager. 10. Collect residents service charges, make a record of this and issue receipts. 11. Conduct regular inspections of all communal areas, outside areas and service users’ room as procedure. 12. Carry out minor repairs

The Role: The Support Worker increases the independence and skills of young people, promoting engagement with education and employment through flexible person centered outcome focused support The role holder helps young people to avoid eviction and repeat homelessness. They also develop the capacity of young people to be able to move on to either less intensive housing related support services or more permanent, independent, accommodation at the earliest appropriate opportunity The role will involve working closely with community mental health teams, social and private landlords, the police, probation, Youth Offending Teams , the courts, the Department of Work and Pensions, the voluntary sector, local housing authorities, education and training agencies and children’s/adult social care. The post holder will work within the Psychological Informed Environments Framework and ensure all clients can make sustained changes to their lives. Equal Opportunities All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Team Leaders are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other perceived difference. Essential Requirements The ideal Young Persons Support Worker will: Meet young peoples wishes. An understanding of the needs and issues of homeless, vulnerable young people. Knowledge of Homelessness legislation, and welfare benefits/welfare reform Knowledge of Safeguarding for Children and Adults. Experience of problem solving and handling difficult situations, using initiative. Experience of risk management, needs led assessment and support planning Knowledge of diversity and inclusion. Skilled at IT including excel, power point, publisher, word, face book and other forms of social media. Supporting and motivating young people into Employment, Training, and Education and maintain their accommodation to prevent eviction. Able to work shifts including evenings, weekends, sleeping nights, waking nights and able to change hours if required. Prepared to work across other services in the cluster if required Able to stay on in an emergency. Working from the guidelines from the 1989 Children’s Act, National Minimum Standards, Every Child Matters and any other relevant legislation. To provide a caring, supportive and nurturing environment in which children/young people can feel secure and free from harm. Establishing positive relationships with young people and always offering them unconditional and positive regard. Helping young people gain self control by challenging unacceptable behaviour and rewarding acceptable, pro-social conduct. Ensuring that each young person’s Support plan is followed and amended as appropriate to reflect their changing needs Attending to practical matters in relation to childcare (cooking, cleaning, general maintenance around the home etc) To act as a key worker or co worker for a young person to ensure that the young person’s Support plans are up to date and that all their support needs are being met. Providing advice, assistance and support on a 1:1 basis to enable young people to address past and present difficulties Providing emotional support at times of difficulty or stress. Facilitate group work and group discussion where needed. About You You will be experienced, skilled and enthusiastic in working with young people. You will be used to working in a fast-paced environment. You will be passionate about working with Young People You will be person centred at all times and ensure empowerment is at the heart of everything you do. You will strive for excellence in all you do. You will be innovative in your approach to working with young people. You will be able to keep accurate records and providing written reports on young people for planning meetings, reviews or any other meetings as directed by the line manager. To work as part of a team · Being aware of the aims and objectives of the home and working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve them · Attending team/ staff meetings and making a positive contribution to them · Actively contributing to the development of the team · Receiving and storing information to improve communication · Being willing to give and receive feedback on performance with colleagues and managers · Providing informal practical and emotional support to colleagues experiencing difficulties · Attending and contributing to regular supervision sessions in line with the National Minimum Standards · Monitoring the conduct of colleagues and referring on any causes for concern (Whistleblowing) · Being familiar with all policies and procedures and adhering to them General Responsibilities · Attending young people’s meetings and contributing to them · Driving company vehicles (current driving licence holders subject to procedures) · Receiving training appropriate to the role and maintaining an up to date training profile · Responsibility for the accurate maintenance of financial records appropriate to the duties of the post · Responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and colleagues in accordance with the requirements of the organisational Health and Safety Policies · Maintaining the upkeep of the house through general cleaning of communal areas. · Cooking nutritiously balanced meals each time you are on shift for the young people. Qualifications: · NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (working with young people) or equivalent. Special Conditions · This post requires the holder to do varying shifts. · The post holder also is required to work weekends as part of a rota and Bank Holidays when required. Sleeping-in duties are also required for which an additional payment is made. · On occasions you may be requested to change your rota at a given notice as per your contract, to ensure the contingencies of the service are covered. This may also include covering an additional sleep-in duty as an emergency measure. · In accordance with the guidelines on Health and Safety, to accept responsibility for working within these guidelines and reporting any concerns to the Manager. · To undertake such other duties appropriate to the grade of the post and the needs of the Home such as decorating, gardening in order to develop and maintain service delivery. · This post requires the holder to have a Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check at all times Changes to personal circumstances which may effect you remaining in the role.

This job will be managed from our Crewe office CW2 7EA SOS Homecare are looking for enthusiastic, committed, and caring individuals to join our friendly, caring and supportive team. SOS Home Care provides a person-centred service to clients in their own homes. We enable clients to live independently as possible. The role of a Home Care Assistant involves personal care, meal preparation, medication, and support to access the community. You do not need to drive for the role as you will be based in the one area. We aim to provide excellent service to all our service user's so that what we do makes a positive difference to their lives enabling them as individuals to become more engaged in activities in their communities, to be more self-determining, enjoy meaningful relationships, enhance skills, abilities and quality of life. We are looking for people with or without care experience that want to make a difference in someone’s life. We will provide all our new starters with a full induction and then provide ongoing refresher training. We have got an excellent training manager in post which gives our staff access to other courses on top of this. We are constantly looking to develop our staff and provide them with the opportunities to become experts within their fields. We offer a career not just a job! We currently offer: Excellent rates of pay, up to £12.35 per hour Enhancement for working weekends Induction training paid once you have started Flexible working patterns and hours depending on your needs Contracted hours available immediately Access to an excellent range of further courses encourage your development Workplace Pension Scheme Refer a Friend bonus - £200 per referral! Support for achieve your NVQ/QCF qualifications Career progression through to more senior positions You don't need to drive for the role and will pay mileage on top of your salary. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: £12.05-£12.35 per hour Benefits Company events Company pension On-site parking Referral programme

Care Assistant required. All Training Provided. As a Community Care Assistant, you will be supporting our clients in their own homes with all aspects of their day-to-day living. Whether it's assistance with physical and social activities such as eating, bathing or shopping, a caring, empathetic, supportive and passionate approach to providing a high level of care and support, maintaining dignity and respect at all times. Your responsibilities will include ️Personal Care Meal Prep Assisting with Medication Shopping / Domestic calls Supporting with independence Companionships We are looking for Passionate, Caring, Respectful, and Professional individuals to join our amazing team as a Care Support worker. Excellent rates of pay, we offer a truly rewarding career within Select Care Recruitment where all staff members are encouraged for new positions within our organisation which range from senior carer, care co-ordinators, to supervisors and managers. Start your career with us today and make a difference Brentwood, Hutton and surrounding areas