Brief Overview of the Role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and to help in the general day-to-day activities of the home.

Duties to Include

• To assist service users who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet.
• To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• To care for service users who are temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, etc.
•  To help care for service users.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of service users through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.
• To inspect and launder service users’ clothing.

   

Desired Skills & Personal Qualities

• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Creative
• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Organisation skills
• Patience
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Desired Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired

Working Hours and Wage

7 Hour shifts, 5 out of 7 days Mon- Fri on shift pattern, will include weekends. Shifts TBC.

Total hours per week: 35.0

Future Prospects

A full time role will be available to the successful candidate at the end of the apprenticeship.

Things to Consider

DBS will be required for this role.

About the Company:

We’re Ashwell Home Care Services. A family run care provider in Malvern and the surrounding areas. We provide a range of care and support services for our older clients who live in their own homes. Our main priority for this job role is to find some great new care workers people with the right values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. could this be you? You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications. You just need a big heart. We will work with you to provide all the necessary training and qualifications to make you an excellent care worker If you want to enhance the lives of others within your community by aiding with their personal care, support with domestic duties, or simply having a cuppa and a good natter then we will be your perfect employment match!