Social Care Practitioner – Kesh, Ederney & Lack Care Plus (N.I.) Ltd Domiciliary Care Experts

Careplushomecare; Kesh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Kesh seeks compassionate individuals for a permanent role in domiciliary care. The job entails providing personal care for clients to help them maintain their independence in their homes. Duties include assisting with bed mobility, hygiene, meal preparation, and record-keeping. Candidates must have good communication skills, access to a car, and be willing to undergo required training. This position offers a structured block rota and is ideal for those interested in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Ability to take on personal tasks according to clients' Care Plans.
• Must have use of a mobile phone and access to a car.
• Willingness to undergo mandatory training (First Aid, Manual Handling, Food Hygiene).
• Enhanced disclosure checks with Access NI are required.

Responsibilities

• Helping clients with bed mobility, personal hygiene, and dressing.
• Meal preparation and laundry duties.
• Assisting clients with regular exercise.
• Providing cover for other carers as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Observational skills

Friendly caring attitude

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in caring

Job description

Job Description

Care Plus require caring individuals to cover Domiciliary care rotas in the Kesh, Ederney & Lack area of Fermanagh. We have a permanent block 4/3 morning to lunch rota in this area. On our Block rotas you work Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday on Week 1 and Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on Week 2 repeating. You will be providing care for elderly, disabled and convalescent clients to enable them to remain in their own homes maintaining an independent lifestyle. This is an excellent support for families. It is also an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get into a career in Health and Social Care.

Sample of most common duties. Full job description given upon application.

• Helping clients in and out of bed (using hoist if required) washing, dressing and toileting.
• Bathing/showering client, Personal Care
• Meal Preparation
• Bed making, laundry duties, shopping.
• Assisting with regular exercise (walks) where appropriate
• Record information on service plan sheets
• To provide cover for other carers who are off sick or on annual leave
• This job description is not exhaustive, and you may be required to do other tasks relevant to the job.

Essential Criteria:

• Have the ability to take on a range of personal tasks in accordance with each clients Care Plan
• Have the ability to work as a team member
• Have use of a mobile-phone
• Have use of or access to a car
• Have good communication skills
• Be willing to undertake mandatory training as required e.g. (First Aid – Manual Handling – Food Hygiene etc.)
• A friendly caring attitude
• The ability to be flexible
• Good organisational skills
• Good observational skills
• General good health
• Please be aware that enhanced disclosure checks with Access NI are required

Desirable Criteria:

• NVQ level 2 or 3 in caring desirable but not essential as training will be given
• Experience of working in the Caring field either in formal/community setting
• A geographical knowledge of the area

COVID-19 considerations:

Full PPE provided

Licence/Certification:

Drivers license (required)

Right to work in the UK (required)