Social Care Practitioner – Maguiresbridge Care Plus (N.I.) Ltd Domiciliary Care Experts

Careplushomecare; Maguiresbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Northern Ireland is seeking caring individuals for domiciliary care positions. This role involves supporting elderly and disabled clients with daily activities while working on a rotating schedule. Ideal candidates will have good communication and organizational skills, and a caring demeanor. Experience is desirable, but training will be provided. Applicants must be flexible, possess a driver's license, and the right to work in the UK. Full PPE will be provided. This position is perfect for those looking to start a career in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform personal tasks according to clients' care plans.
• Must possess good communication skills.
• Flexibility and good organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Prepare meals and handle laundry duties.
• Record information on service plans and provide cover for other carers as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Observational skills

Caring attitude

Education

NVQ level 2 or 3 in caring (desirable)

Job description

Job Description

Care Plus are looking for caring individuals to provide Domiciliary care on a 4/3 rota basis in the Maguiresbridge area of Fermanagh. We are looking for a caring individual to work a bed rota. This involves working Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday on week one and then Wednesday, Thursday and Friday on week 2 repeating. To provide care for elderly, disabled and convalescent clients to enable them to remain in their own homes maintaining an independent lifestyle. Excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get into a career in Health and Social Care. Excellent hours if you have kids in school and need to be back for them in the afternoon. If you’re unsure about Health and Social care working patterns or want more information don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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 healthPlease 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)