Relief Day Care Worker

Information

“Much more than just a job.  It’s the way that you do it that matters.”

• Start a career in the care sector
• Ongoing training and career development
• Generous benefits for permanent roles

 

Here at The Oasis Day Care Service in Garelochead, we don’t just see those we work with as older people.  They’re someone’s mum, someone’s dad, someone’s grandparent.  For us, providing the best quality of care is hugely rewarding and our goal is to ensure that every one of our residents enjoys the best possible quality of life.

Something as simple as a smile can make the world of difference to our day, and theirs.  If you share our belief, this is your opportunity to join our close-knit and supportive team.  It can be pretty challenging at times and priorities can change quickly so you will definitely need to be a patient and understanding individual.  We work closely together as a team - though there’s always someone to talk to and we all help each other out wherever we can.

What do you need?  Ideally you will have an SVQ Level 3 in Social Care.

Main Function

The general task required of Care Worker shall be as follows, but variance in emphasis may occur in particular establishments.

To work within a multi disciplinary team to meet the need of the service user.

Main Duties

1. To ensure that the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the service users are met in a manner that reflects the organisations Christian Ethos and Mission Statement.
2. Assist service users with personal and intimate care in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
3. Assist service users to access and use any aids and personal equipment that is required.
4. Assist in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users in the general day to day activities of the centre as detailed in individual care plans.
5. Ensure that service users physical environment is maintained to a high standard.
6. Setting tables, assisting in the preparation and service of snacks, feed clients where necessary, and washing up when appropriate.
7. Maintain quality of life for the clients in the community, for as long as possible, in conjunction with other agencies and carers.
8. Provide a stimulating and enjoyable atmosphere where the emphasis towards reality orientation, reminiscence therapy, social interaction and always incorporating physical activities if appropriate.
9. Be responsible for reading and writing reports in line with CrossReach’s Policy and Procedures and SSSC codes of conduct.
10. Participate in staff and service users meetings as required.
11. Comply with all Health and Safety requirements in line with current Policies including risk assessments.
12. To undertake any training deemed necessary to fulfil the requirements of the role.
13. To comply with CrossReach Financial procedures.
14. Have respect for all aspects of Christian worship.
15. Facilitate Service Users to attend Christian worship (or worship of choice).

Qualifications

Ideally you will possess an SVQ 3 in Social Care.  If you do not you will be expected to achieve an SVQ 3 in a specified period of time.

Personal

As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.

This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

Postholder must possess basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.