Chestnut Walk Care Home– Hungerford
Chestnut Walk is a small home for 13 older people, including 5 dementia places.
Residential Care Officers (Ref. 00639)
£17,985 - £20,895 p.a. pro rata for part time. Grade F, SCP 21 -26. (Pay award pending)
Full Time: 37 hrs (will consider two part timers)
Permanent
Residential Care Officers play an important role in supporting and supervising care staff as well as being part of the senior team. A background in working with older people is essential and you will be required to achieve NVQ 3.
Day Care Assistants (Ref. 00643)
£13,014 - £15,096 p.a. pro-rata. Grade C, SCP 10 -15 (£6.74 - £7.82 per hour) (Pay award pending)
Part time hours available
Permanent
You will need to be committed to providing person-centred care in a sensitive and professional manner. Previous experience is desirable and you will be required to achieve NVQ 2 in care.
Night Care Assistants (Ref.00647)
£13,014 - £15,096 p.a. pro-rata. Grade C, SCP 10 -15 (Pay award pending)
Part time hours available– minimum 11 hours
Permanent
Waking Night Care Assistants carry out the same duties as day care assistants and are required to ensure the safety of service users during the night.
Casual Staff – all services
We are seeking staff who are interested in providing cover for annual leave, sickness etc in both the care homes and day centres throughout the Newbury/Hungerford area. You may need to cover at short notice so a degree of flexibility is required.
For an informal discussion on all posts at Chestnut Walk contact Sue Breakspear or Karsh Davey on 01488 683263.
For an application form and information pack on any post at Chestnut Walk Care Home please call the 24-hour answerphone on 01635 519122 or email quoting the relevant post reference number. To be considered for this post and application form must be completed. Applications received after the closing date cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 21st June 2007
JOB DESCRIPTION
Authority: West Berkshire District Council / Department/Division: Social Services
Post Reference No: 00713 / Location: Residential Units
Job Title: Night Care Assistant / Grade/Salary Range: C
JOB PURPOSE
Walnut Close Resource Centre is a care home that provides 24 hour accommodation for 12 older people, which specialises in providing care for older people in a homely and supportive environment where the service users can feel happy and secure and to enable them to achieve their maximum independence.
Within the resource centre there is also12 rehabilitation /intermediate care places providing planned programmes of rehabilitation for people aged 50 years and above.
Key Responsibilities
v To provide personal care to older people.
v To ensure that the service users’ social and emotional needs are met in accordance with their care plan/ therapy plan.
v To maintain written records and reports.
v To contribute to the overall quality of the home and quality of life of the service users.
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DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· To care for the physical and mental needs of older people throughout the night.
· To be responsible for the residents and recognise the need to contact a Doctor or Emergency Services if a resident requires medical attention.
· To be responsible for the security and maintenance of the building throughout the night.
· To contact the duty officer on call at home in the event of an emergency that is stated in the night staff guidelines.
· To help maintain the residents independence and create a supportive and homely atmosphere.
· To undertake cleaning duties throughout the home including washing and ironing to ensure hygiene in the home is kept up to a high level of standard.
· To undertake training identified within the staff skills profile which includes NVQ level 2 in Care.
· To follow all guidelines and policies set by West Berkshire Council.
· To undertake such additional duties as may be necessary for the efficient running of the establishment.
SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary/Resource control, Impact)
You will be expected to be on waking duty for the whole period of your shift. You will be permitted to take a half hour break during the night to allow you to have food and drink but it is expected that you remain alert to the needs of the residents at all times and you will therefore be paid the normal rate for this break.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Night Care Assistant / Department/Division: Social Services
Authority: West Berkshire Council / Post Reference No:
KEY CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
Qualifications And Training / Good basic education, no formal qualifications necessary
Able to read and write simple reports
NVQ level 2 or demonstrable ability to undertake / NVQ Level 2
Competence Summary
(Knowledge, abilities, skills, experience) / .
previous experience of working in a care setting.
Able to prioritise tasks.
Sound common sense.
Respect of confidentiality.
Ability to demonstrate non discriminatory practice. / Past experience of caring - employment/personal
Willing to undertake training
Work-related Personal Requirements / Ability to relate to service users in the age range of 50yrs and above.
Possess interests that could be incorporated into work with clients.
Must be calm and patient. Able to cope with illness and death
To work on a rota basis, including weekends and Bank Holidays; must be able to work responsibly and without supervision. Need to be flexible to cover staff sickness at short notice.
No history of back problems. Good sickness record. Able to stay awake during the night. / An understanding of elderly group
Sense of humour
JOB DESCRIPTION
Authority:West Berkshire Council
/Department / Division
Community Care and Housing
Post Reference No: / Location:Chestnut Walk Hungerford
Job Title:
DAY CARE ASSISTANT
/Grade / Salary Range
JOB PURPOSEChestnut Walk is a care home that provides 24 hour accommodation and care for 13 older people. The home provides care for older people, in a homely and supportive environment where the service users can feel happy and secure and to enable them to achieve their maximum independence
Key responsibilities
v To provide personal care to older people, some of whom have dementiav To ensure that the service users’ social and emotional needs are met in accordance with their care plan
v To contribute to the overall quality of the home and quality of life of the service users
DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN DEPARTMENTAL STRUCTURE
Responsible to: Residential Care Officer and / or Unit Manager
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To participate in the working rota during the waking day including weekends and bank holidays
2. To meet the physical, emotional, social and intellectual needs of the service users in accordance with their care plans
3. To contribute to the care planning process including the recording of daily events and preparation and attendance at reviews
4. To undertake the role of ‘Keyworker’ to a number of named service users
5. To work as a member of a team and to liaise with colleagues, relatives, care managers, GPs etc on behalf of service users
6. Comply with all WBC policies and procedures and those of other statutory and enforcing authorities (e.g. Commission for Social Inspection, Fire, Protection of Vulnerable Adults )
7. To assist in the administration of medication, where appropriate, following training
8. To participate in training and development appropriate to role including supervision, appraisals, meetings, NVQs
9. To contribute to the continual development and improvement of Chestnut Walk through internal and external quality improvement programmes
10. To undertake other duties as required, under the direction of the line manager. These may include preparation of meals and drinks, domestic duties and social activities. This list is not exhaustive and the duties and responsibilities will vary from time to time according to the needs of the home and the service users
SCOPE OF JOB (Budgetary / Resource control, impact)
v No specific budgetary responsibilities
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title:DAY CARE ASSISTANT
/Department / Division
Community Care and HousingAuthority:
West Berkshire Council
/ Post Reference No:KEY CRITERIA / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING / v English – to be able to read and write simple reports
v NVQ level 2 or demonstrable ability to undertake / v GCSEs or equivalent
v Dementia care training
v Have or be willing to undertake other training e.g. food handlers, first aid
COMPETENCY – Knowledge, skills, abilities and experience / v Previous experience of working in a caring setting – preferably with people with dementia
v Good communication skills
v Ability to prioritise work
v Ability to demonstrate non-discriminatory practice / v Knowledge of the needs of people with dementia and related needs
v Awareness of Health and Safety requirements in care settings
v Organisational skills
WORK RELATED PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS / v Ability to relate to older people with dementia
v Good team worker
v Ability to cope in difficult or stressful situations
v Adaptable and flexible / v Other skills e.g. social or creative activities
OTHER WORK REQUIREMENTS / v Capable of undertaking shift work on rota system including weekends and bank holidays / v Take part in meetings and other events outside normal working hours
JOB DESCRIPTION
Authority: West Berkshire Council
/Division: Community Care & Housing
Post Reference No: 02592 /Location: Chestnut Walk, Hungerford
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
/ Grade/Salary Range: £17,985 - £20,895 per annum pro rata. Grade F, SCP 21 - 26JOB PURPOSE
To assist the Unit Manager in the delivery of quality physical and social care to service users. This will include the promotion of the Social Services policy of maintaining independence, choice, rights, fulfilment, privacy, dignity, and equal opportunities.
DESIGNATION OF POST AND POSITION WITHIN DEPATMENTAL STRUCTURE
SERVICE MANAGER
UNIT MANAGER
ASSISTANT UNIT MANAGER
RESIDENTIAL CARE SUPPORT DOMESTIC
CARE OFFICER ASSISTANT SERVICES ASSISTANT
ASSISTANT
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To participate in the duty rota to provide 24-hour care, which includes evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required to ensure adequate service provision. Depending upon the local organisation of each unit, waking night and sleeping-in duties may be undertaken.
2. To participate in the shared implementation of care plans for service users including provision for their physical, personal care needs, and their emotional, intellectual and social well-being. This will include dealing with behavioural difficulties and vulnerabilities, participating in the development of care plans, attendance and involvement in service users reviews and conferences.
3. To participate in creating a suitable homely living environment within the philosophy of the unit which meets as far as possible the needs and wishes of all service users.
4. To assist service users through change, including arrangements for referral, admission, discharge and transition to other services, including continued assessment of their needs.
5. To ensure that the safety and welfare of service users is maintained within the context of Social Services policies.
6. To organise and participate in appropriate leisure and other activities within and outside the establishment.
7. To liase with colleagues, relatives, carers, Care Managers, GP’s etc on behalf of the service users.
8. As a keyworker to take responsibility for additional tasks for specific service users.
9. To assist in the administration of medication to service users.
10. To act in compliance with the management and administrative instructions of West Berkshire Council. Maintaining written records and reports.
11. To account for service users and departmental monies in accordance with West Berkshire Council’s policies and procedures.
12. To report instances of poor practice and any matters affecting the safety and well being of service users.
13. To be responsible for your own health and safety and that of anybody else who may be affected by your acts of omission. To ensure that all faults and hazards are reported and recorded to contribute to a safe environment.
14. To participate internal and external staff training and development, including supervision, appraisal and attending staff meetings.
15. To take responsibility for personal development by keeping abreast of developments in the field of caring for older people. To undertake training towards NVQ level 3 qualification.
16. Participate in quality assurance systems.
17. To undertake such additional duties as may be necessary for the efficient running of the establishment.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Residential Care Officer
/Division: Community Care & Housing
Authority: West Berkshire Council / Post reference no: 02592KEY CRITERIA
/ESSENTIAL
/DESIRABLE
Qualifications and Training / · Good general education. / · A recognised relevant qualification.· NVQ2/3
Competence Summary / · Caring skills
· Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally
· Able to relate and work well with others.
· Patience, tact, diplomacy and flexibility.
· Previous experience in residential and /or social or health care environment.
· Listening skills. / · Previous experience in a caring environment and/or working with the elderly.
· Knowledge of the principles of good practice in Residential Care.
Work related Personal requirements / · Experience of supervision of staff.
· Basic understanding of team work.
· Experience of Health & Safety awareness.
· Practical common sense.
· Sensitive to individuals needs.
· Caring/responsible nature.
· Able to cope in difficult/stressful situations. / · Counselling skills.
· Able to transfer creative and practical interests to client group.
Other work requirements / · Able to follow/complete care plans and risk assessments.
· Recognising confidentiality and equal opportunities.
· Be responsible for the Home in the Senior’s absence and deploy staff accordingly.
· Flexible on work rota including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. / · To participate in the arrangement of social events / outings.