Salary
£12.40 per hour
Location
LE1 4QS
Job Overview
To provide personal care and support to service users with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities.
To know and understand the care and support of the service user.
To undertake the tasks detailed in the servicer's care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way.
To encourage the independence and motivation of the service user and not foster dependent behaviour.
To provide input into the care and support plans of service user by regularly feeding back to the Care Coordinator.
To assist service users getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.
To assist service users to wash, bath and shower.
To assist service users to dress and undress.
To assist service users to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails.
To assist service users with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene.
To assist service users with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment.
To prepare food and drink for the service user, being aware of the service user's choice, likes/ dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.
To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management.
To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.
To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the service users.
To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with service Users.
To provide companionship to the service user, actively talking and listening to them about their interests.
To help the service user to maintain contact with their family and friends.
To accompany the service user on trips into the community.
To assist the service user to manage their personal affairs.
To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the service user, whilst respecting the service choice and rights.
Skills and Qualifications required
Skill 1 - Empathy and compassion
Skill 2 - Manual work
Skill 3 - Patience and understanding
Skill 4 - Respect and dignity
Hours per week
37.5, flexible over 7 days per week, between 6am and 10pm
Closing Date
04/09/2025
Website
Apply for the job by visiting https://www.leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/leicester-jobs-fund-2025/ljf-job-application/