Care Support Worker

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Workers to provide high-quality support and assistance to clients in their own homes. This role involves delivering personalised care to individuals with diverse needs, including elderly clients, those with chronic conditions, or individuals recovering from illness. The ideal candidate will possess a genuine desire to improve the quality of life for others and have experience in various aspects of caregiving.

All positions are paid, including internships, and offer an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

• The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:
• To assist clients with all personal care needs including, undressing, washing, bathing and toileting needs.
• To follow the care plan.
• To assist clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• To support and care for clients who require End of Life Support
• To engage in the promotion of mental and physical well-being of clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations.
• To make and change beds and all domestic tasks within the household.
• Where required, to assist with client’s laundry.
• Update, maintain current, accurate, confidential records for each client.
• To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
• To always comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures, which includes the client’s care plan and medication needs.
• To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.
• All staff are required to attend mandatory training where appropriate; this includes induction and National Vocational Qualifications or their equivalent.
• To enable and assist clients to maintain on a day-to-day basis as much autonomy and independence as possible.
• To support and assist clients in identifying risks and recording the support plan which minimizes and manages the identified risk
• Identify and elevate any concerns, changes or Client needs to the relevant Walfinch Manager.
• Record & elevate appropriately all decisions which relate to clients who lack capacity.
• Involve and consult with relevant Walfinch Manager to ensure that the client’s views are expressed and acted upon.
• Attend reviews of care as appropriate.
• Update and continually improve practice by a mutually agreed method which may include attendance at staff meetings, learning support briefings and one-to-one supervision.
• Take responsibility in conjunction with line manager for identifying further learning.
• Be aware of requirements regarding codes of practice and relevant codes of conduct where appropriate issued by professional bodies.
• Understand the requirement of the New Fundamental Standard Regulations 9 – 20, in relation to the Care Quality Commission Inspect regime and its importance to your workplace practice.
• Promote good practice and be vigilant in recognising and reporting practice which does not meet the defined standard.
• To assist and contribute to any regulatory body inspection or monitoring visit.
• To always act, to safeguard clients from any form of abuse and to report such concerns immediately.

• Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals.
• Willingness to work flexibly and to keep knowledge and skills up to date.
• A satisfactory criminal records check and evidence that your name is not listed as barred from working with vulnerable people.
• Full drivers licence with no points, Class 1 business insurance and a current MOT (if using own car for business purposes).
• Ability to support clients with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non-judgemental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy.
• Good understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best…