Day Care Support Worker

The Rainbow Care Group is a pioneering company who provide specialist day service’s throughout the community. Their mission is to change the way Dementia Care is delivered throughout the UK by offering a person-led day service which is meaningful and purposeful for each of the individuals who attend.’

‘Do you want to work in Healthcare but without the evenings and weekends???

We Are Hiring Dementia Activities Support Workers!

Day Club Locations are around Sutton Coldfield, applicants must be willing to travel to Day Club locations for their shifts.

We GUARANTEE you will go home every day smiling.

General Scope of the Post

To participate in the overall running of the day clubs

To work closely with colleagues and other day club volunteers or visitors to carry out their duties safely and effectively

To Follow the allocation as set out by the Day Care Supervisor to provide a wide range of activities, to interest and stimulate service users physically and mentally and contribute to their overall well-being

To understand and promote privacy, dignity, independence and choice for all service users

Responsibilities and duties

· To acquaint oneself immediately upon coming on duty with the relevant events relating to service users via handover from Day Care Supervisor.

· To ensure the premises and environment is safe and effective for clients, staff, and visitors.

· To fulfil their daily role in line with the daily allocation

· To encourage service users to maintain maximum independence, taking into account any physical/mental disabilities and to stimulate their participation in activities.

· To deliver personal care to clients as required.

· To encourage social interactions between service users

· To attend staff meetings, providing feedback and new ideas and to assist in implementing recommendations that relate to individual service users and to the group as a whole

· To assist with the preparation of simple refreshments, light meals, clearing and washing up of crockery for service users

· Maintain a safe working environment, removing potential hazards

· Responsible for reading each service users care plan, life story and activities checklist and are aware of all care needs and any risks associated.

· To adhere to existing working practices, methods, procedures, undertake relevant training and contribute to developing activities and to respond positively to new development and changes and to adapt to new tasks relating to this current role

· To maintain confidentiality and observe data protection

· Report any Concerns or changes in service users physical or emotional condition to the Supervisor

· To participate in enhancing the intellectual and social wellbeing of the service users you support

To help plan ongoing weekly activities in conjunction with the service users wishes through wind downs and discussions

· Maintain full and accurate records of activities using one touch, in order to monitor, record and evaluate individuals.

Requirements

• Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication with clients and team members.
• Previous experience in a care home or home care setting is advantageous but not mandatory.
• A valid driving licence is desirable for transporting clients when necessary.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating empathy and patience.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and respecting client dignity at all times.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Support Worker.

Job Types: Part-time, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract

Expected hours: 6-18 per week

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Support worker

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person