Job summary
Location: Buckinghamshire, County Wide
As a Social Care Assistant working within the Home Independence Team, you will be working out in the community to support residents that have been recently discharged from hospital or those who are living with a disability and need help to live independently and establish a routine to help them manage their lives day to day. You will be supporting individuals to regain confidence and reach their goals of living independently again.
We are looking for adedicatedindividuals who can providehigh quality direct care and supportto residents within, focusing on personal wellbeing outcomes and individual wishes, toachieve strength-based support.We have a number of part time and full time posts available. Please specify your preference within your application form.
We are recruiting three 37 hour positions. Your work schedule will include working alternate weekends as well as shifts within the hours of 7am 10pm.
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive a Golden Hello one off lump-sum payment of £1000 paid on successful completion of your probationary period.
Main duties of the job
No two days will be the same as you meet a variety of people and support their individual needs. Some of the work you will carry out includes.
- Providing people with information and advice in relation to care and support and assistance in accessing care and support through various means.
- Working as part a CQC Registered service in the community, maintaining a high degree of autonomy and utilising own initiative in delivering compliant care and support independently.
- Ensuring an agreed plan meets individuals care and support outcomes needs and to empower the individual to access early intervention and preventative services.
- Informing senior colleagues and adhere to safeguarding procedure of any concerns which arise in relation to the safety of vulnerable adults.
- Working in partnership with individuals, carers, service providers, voluntary sector and other professionals.
- Providing personal care for individuals, this may include but is not limited to dressing, toileting, washing and general housekeeping.
About us
The Home Independence service supports individuals to regain their independence following illness, disability, or recent stay in hospital. We work with clients in their homes, identifying whether they now have difficulties with self-care or performing daily activities. We provide a goal-based assessment for each client and alongside them to support the achievement of their goals, using technology-enabled care devices and occupational therapy aids to enable them to achieve independence.
The team works closely with healthcare professionals, carers, clients and their families to develop suitable packages of support, designed to enhance client independence and meet their needs. We supply advice on specialist equipment options, monitor client progress and make necessary adjustments if required. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment alongside individuals who care about the wellbeing of our residents, the Home Independence team may be for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, these positions are community based, not day centre based. Therefore a full UK driving licence is essential and having access to a vehicle.The post holder will be entitled to a car user allowance and a 45p per mile mileage claim allowance (HMRC mileage allowance).
You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found atGOV.UK
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer toNacro guidance, theDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidanceorMinistry of Justice (MOJ) guidance(see, in particular, the section titled Exceptions Order).
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note, these positions are community based, not day centre based. Therefore a full UK driving licence is essential and having access to a vehicle.The post holder will be entitled to a car user allowance and a 45p per mile mileage claim allowance (HMRC mileage allowance).
You will be required to apply for a DBS at an enhanced level. Further information about the DSB Scheme can be found atGOV.UK
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
- All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer toNacro guidance, theDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidanceorMinistry of Justice (MOJ) guidance(see, in particular, the section titled Exceptions Order).
We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Naturally, you will be a great people person, caring and empathetic as well as being able to deliver practical care and support to an agreed plan. You will use your own initiative to problem solve and utilise remote management oversight, where required.
- You may need to undertake a specialist role that requires specific training, such as Autism services or undertaking and administering medication. Full training will be provided and there are opportunities to progress within the service.
- If you'd like to hear from some of our current adult social care employees, take a look at our Bucks Careers pages Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
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Desirable
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Qualifications
Essential
- Please see job summary attached for full details.
Desirable
- Please see job summary attached for full details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Naturally, you will be a great people person, caring and empathetic as well as being able to deliver practical care and support to an agreed plan. You will use your own initiative to problem solve and utilise remote management oversight, where required.
- You may need to undertake a specialist role that requires specific training, such as Autism services or undertaking and administering medication. Full training will be provided and there are opportunities to progress within the service.
- If you'd like to hear from some of our current adult social care employees, take a look at our Bucks Careers pages Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram
- Please see job summary attached for full details.
Desirable
- Please see job summary attached for full details.
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see job summary attached for full details.
Desirable
- Please see job summary attached for full details.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
