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Rehabilitation/Community Support Workers

Employer
CareTech UK
Location
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary
£17004 - £18174/annum Excellent pay and benefits
Closing date
22 Oct 2020

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Job Sector
Care & Social Work
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Would you like to work with an exceptional team that has been rated “Outstanding” by the CQC? We can offer you the opportunity to do a job that is both challenging and rewarding.
The Oakleaf Group is firmly established as one of the leading providers of rehabilitation services for men who have a brain injury or who suffer from other neurological conditions. Our main site is based in Hartwell, Northampton but we also have services based in Duston, Weston Favell and Hunsbury.
We are looking for Community Support Workers to work in Duston, Weston Favell and Hunsbury and for Rehabilitation Support Workers to work in Hartwell. Posts are full and part time and will include a variety of days, nights and twilights.
Successful applicants will be responsible for maintaining and delivering a high standard of holistic care. They will implement and effectively assist in the day-to-day running of all prescribed resident care packages and assist in meeting all basic care needs.
Applicants must be motivated and enthusiastic with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Successful applicants will receive a comprehensive induction and training specific to their role. The Oakleaf Group offers terms and conditions which reflect national industry standards and is an equal opportunities employer. Other benefits include a pension scheme and optional healthcare scheme.
Principle Responsibilities
General Areas/Personnel
* Responsible for maintaining a safe environment in accordance with all Health and Safety, Infection Control, COSHH and other Government Legislation.
* Assist qualified staff in care delivery as directed.
* Monitoring and ensuring appropriate use of all stocks and supplies.
* Ensuring the fabric, general cleanliness and integrity of the building, fixtures and fittings is maintained to a high standard.
* Ensure you are fully aware and operate within all policies and procedures, regularly updating knowledge of any changes.
* Responsible for the security of all keys, alarms and communication equipment and that these are carried at the directed times.
* Assist in the maintenance of unit cleaning on a daily basis where required and act in covering the unit support services staff (cleaners) when absent from unit.
* Carry out responsibilities with due regard to the units equal opportunities and diversity policy.
* Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with current quality initiatives within this area of work.
* To act at all times in a professional manner, as an ambassador of excellence for The Oakleaf Group.
* Work with the Multidisciplinary team in maintaining the CQC Inspections and the National Service frameworks minimum standards.
* To be aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for all residents, visitors and staff.
* To maintain flexibility in working in order to deliver all residents’ care packages and in meeting their needs.
Administration
* Keep accurate and up-to-date residents information, recordings and general records.
* Maintain all unit specific logs and records.
* Assist in the assessment and care planning for residents.
* Maintain own personal information and records.
* Record untoward accidents, incidents and events for residents, colleagues and self.
* Be up to date and aware of all residents Care plans, Care needs and Risk assessments.
* Maintain an up to date knowledge of all company policy and procedures.
Communication
* Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team.
* Assist in daily handovers of information.
* Assist in discussions and meetings in relation to residents and the team.
* Communicate to families, relatives and other professionals as directed.
* Responsible for reporting any perceived concerns relating to residents’ physical or mental health to qualified staff.
* Maintain resident confidentiality/data protection in line with unit and policy.
* To take direction from senior community support workers with qualified professionals.
* Attend regular scheduled team meetings.
* Report/action any maintenance repairs and/or risks.
* Act on and report any cleaning issues or poor standards.
This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties but reflects accurately the position of Rehab Support Worker.
The Organisation:
CareTech Community Services Ltd is a provider of specialist social care services supporting 5000 adults with a wide range of needs in more than 300 services across the UK. Committed to the highest standards of care and governance, we provide innovative care pathways for people to live in community settings with learning disabilities, severe physical disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, challenging behaviour, mental health, forensic needs and acquired brain injury within a range of settings including, supported living services, shared housing, residential services and outreach. We encourage people to take control of their lives - this could be finding employment, having an active social life, learning new skills or building self-confidence.
CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a "Disability Confident Leader".
Successful candidates will be required to complete a enhanced DBS disclosure prior to commencement of employment, the disclosure expense will be met by the employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage.
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