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Posted: Friday, July 22nd 2022

Care Suppport Worker

Enfield Carers Centre

Enfield Carers Centre supports carers, and people with a care need 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. A senior staff member will agree to the Care Support Worker’s working pattern. DUTIES TO INCLUDE • To assist with personal hygiene, for example, helping the person with care needs to have a bath or shower; go to the toilet etc. • To assist with dressing/undressing, choice of clothes and personal appearance. • To support the person with care needs with their medication. • To assist with mobility, including wheelchairs, hoists, etc. • To provide emotional support, companionship and a safe environment for those needing supervision and help. • To report any concerns about abuse or the welfare or safety of any adult or child they are in contact with at work to a line manager / nominated person/person on call. • To undertake specialised tasks as agreed and after appropriate training. For example, medication administration by specialised techniques such as feeding tubes (PEG feed), stoma bag care and assistance with oxygen therapy. • To support the person with care needs with activities outside their home, for example, community activities, shopping or attending medical appointments. • To provide support with organised group activities for people with care needs. • To prepare meals and drinks and assist with eating/drinking. • To help clean the home. For example: include washing up, vacuuming, cleaning the bathroom and doing laundry. • To look after pets. • Respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs, ensuring that Equal Opportunity principles are applied at all times. • To comply with ECC’s Code of Conduct. • To undertake any other duties that may be considered commensurate with the level of the post and that are set out in the care plan. BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US • Free training • Free DBS check • Pension contribution • Free Healthcare Plan* • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) • Competitive hourly rates • Paid travel (if less than 1 hour in between jobs) • Flexible working • Carer Smart (free discount, cashback and special offers scheme) • Recommend a friend scheme (monetary bonus scheme) • Job satisfaction • Casual dress *Payable after 3 months working a 16+ hour week Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Salary: Competitive COVID-19 considerations: All Care Support Workers must wear PPE and have a Lateral Flow Test every day before starting their shift.

Job type: Other

Location: Enfield

Closing date: Dec. 31, 2023

How to apply: Follow the link & visit the Work With Us page, fill in the application form and email it to [email protected]

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