Description
Our local government clients in Worcestershire are seeking Care Workers for Adult Social Care, a unique opportunity to support people using a service for adults with care and support needs.
Your Key Responsibilities will include:
To assist and support people using the service with personal care and physical tasks, e.g. assistance with dressing, washing, bathing and with meals. Social duties (e.g., talking and helping people using the service to maintain contact with family, friends, and the community, as well as engaging in recreation) aim to create a supportive atmosphere where people using the service can achieve maximum independence. Encourage and assist individuals and groups using the service with social and therapeutic activities.
Qualification – Essential
- GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
- NVQ 2 Diploma in Care (desirable). Willingness to undertake training as required (essential).
- Intermediate –Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM.
Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
- Previous experience working with adults with learning disabilities.
- Ability to motivate and guide others.
- Experience of dealing with aggressive or challenging behaviour.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both oral and written.
- Interpersonal skills, including writing, presentation and listening skills, with the ability to be an effective Negotiator.
- Knowledge and understanding of the physical and emotional needs of people with both learning and physical disabilities.
- Knowledge of health & safety.
- Moving and handling.
- Task-oriented and able to work to challenging deadlines.
- Experience of working in a residential or community care setting with people with a disability.
- An understanding of health and safety issues and risk assessments that may occur within a care setting
- Experience with care planning.
- An understanding of the rights and needs of people with a disability.
- An understanding of how to promote independence and give choice to people using the service.
- An understanding of how to promote dignity and respect.
- Proven ability to write and record essential information clearly and accurately.
- Ability to work on own initiative and in a team.
- An understanding of the importance of involving people who use the service.
- Aptitude and commitment to undertake training as required (including mandatory training and vocational training).
Essential Compliance Requirements
- 5 Years References – essential
- Enhanced DBS check Summary - Essential
- A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
Diamond Blaque Group, a leading provider in the public sector, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.