Residential Care Worker

Akton Recruitment Ltd ,
Woodford Green, London, Greater London
Salary: £10.5 per hour

Overview

Akton Recruitment are currently working with the Local Authorities to fill a number of positions for Residential Support Workers to provide care to the elderly. The contracts are currently for a four month period and pay £10.50PH Umbrella. Purpose- This role will be focused on being a committed, flexible and passionate member of a team working within a residential/short break service to ensure the provision of a high quality service for adults. The role will work collaboratively with adults, their families and other professionals in a residential home environment. The role will support adults in accordance with their care plans and ensuring access to social and leisure activities according to their needs and wishes. The role also includes the continuous monitoring of individuals emotional and general wellbeing. Responsibilities- Provides support to individuals to ensure they are able to reach their optimum independence and can exert control in their everyday lives, in accordance with the care plan. Supports individuals/groups to access social and leisure activities which may include college classes, resource centres, community access and other activities. Monitoring individual emotional and general wellbeing on a daily basis and ensure the protection of adults from abuse, reporting any concerns to senior managers. Support individuals to make choices in a way that always respects their dignity and privacy and promotes their choice in accordance with the care plan and any other key documents. Ensure respectful, patient and courteous approaches are undertaken with adults, their families, visitors and colleagues whether within the home or out in the community. Requirements- Enhanced DBS Experience in a similar position Available immediately This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89964373