Care

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity within the care industry? Ion Care and Support Services Ltd are currently recruiting Community Care Assistants to join our team within your local area! We aim to work around your current commitments – For example childcare, older dependents, & studies.

The post holder will contribute to the care plans of individual residents by reporting any relevant information to the Social Care Worker. The service provided will be compatible with the policies, procedures and standards in line with Council Policy. This will include some laundry and other personal care tasks relevant to the needs of residents.

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need. Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

Please refer to each job description for different care posts with Simon Community.

• Working with colleagues as part of an effective and efficient team to support vulnerable people. • Communicate and work well with our supported people to provide individual care and maintain appropriate relationships. • Being responsible in supporting individuals throughout the activities, giving positive feedback and encouragement. • Updating and maintaining accurate records using a tablet on Arks Information Management system.

As a Social Care Support Worker you will work as part of a team on a rota basis (including weekends). You will contribute to the care planning process for residents in consultation with other staff. You will ensure that care practice is non- discriminatory and that residents personal beliefs and preferences are appropriately acknowledged You should be aware of and responsible to the needs of older people with mental health problems, e.g. dementia You will provide for the personal care, support and emotional needs of older people requiring residential care. You will provide a service compatible with professional social work practice and within the policies, procedures and standards set by the service.

As a Social Care Support Worker you will work as part of a team on a rota basis (including weekends). We currently have a 21hr post within our Whitdale Care Home in Whitburn. You will contribute to the care planning process for residents in consultation with other staff. You will ensure that care practice is non- discriminatory and that residents personal beliefs and preferences are appropriately acknowledged You should be aware of and responsible to the needs of older people with mental health problems, e.g. dementia You will provide for the personal care, support and emotional needs of older people requiring residential care. You will provide a service compatible with professional social work practice and within the policies, procedures and standards set by the service.

To undertake responsibility, jointly with other social care staff, to provide care and support to all residents which respects their individual rights and choice. To act as “key worker” for a number of individuals including: Pre-admission visit(s) to the client at home/in hospital Preparation of written residential care plans Monitoring of care plans: ensuring changing personal care needs are met Delivering direct personal care in accordance with care plans (see below) To contribute to changeovers and to report significant observations/events etc. relating to residential care To participate in residential reviews and to provide written assessments as appropriate Maintaining residents’ personal files by details recorded on a daily basis in accordance with the “Open Access” Guidelines To work in collaboration with families/carers/other agencies to provide a service to residents

To promote the highest standards of care within the nursing home To uphold the residents rights to privacy, dignity and choice To provide a safe and healthy environment for residents, staff and visitors To adhere to SSSC Code of Conduct To set a good example at all times in respect of dress, manner, hygiene and behaviour To report any injuries, disease or dangerous practice to all relevant personnel To maintain correctly written records as required by the company and statutory bodies

Sessional Residential Childcare Workers have the flexibility to work shifts that suit them during times when the service needs their help. The work will involve providing care and guidance to children and young people who are living in Residential Care.