Social Worker

15 -18/hr

Job Title: Social Worker

Department: Health and Social Care

Reports To: Manger

Job Purpose:

The Community Care Assistant is responsible for providing compassionate and personalized care to clients within their homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, promoting their independence, and improving their quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Personal Care: Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
  2. Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals and assist clients with eating, if necessary.
  3. Medication Management: Ensure clients take their medication as prescribed.
  4. Companionship: Provide emotional support and companionship to clients.
  5. Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
  6. Reporting: Monitor clients’ health conditions and report any significant changes to the Care Coordinator.

Qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent is preferred.
  • Previous experience in a care setting is desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • A compassionate and empathetic approach to care.

Working Conditions:

This role requires flexibility as working hours may include evenings, weekends, and public holidays. The Community Care Assistant will be required to travel to clients’ homes, so a valid driving license is beneficial.

Note: This job description is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in the light of strategic developments following discussion with the post holder. The post holder will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievements of the key responsibilities in accordance with the Performance Review Process.

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