Community Support Workers (MiCare)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Rutland County Council need MiCare Support Workers to work with us to provide Reablement services for people with disabilities and those who are frail and recovering from illness or injury. We are looking for colleagues who want to make a difference and who are kind, patient and hardworking with fantastic people skills and the motivation to provide a high-quality service. MiCare Support Workers focus on helping people restore their optimum level of independent functioning and provide a safety net homecare service.

About you

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent

Have experience of providing personal care and support in either a paid or voluntary capacity

Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Able to record observations relevantly and accurately

Able to work effectively on own as well as part of a team.

About the role

As a MiCare Support Worker you will be responsible for the following:

Providing support to adults to develop and maintain activities of daily living

Supporting service users in a structured way to undertake a range of social care tasks such as washing, dressing/undressing, showering and bathing, meal preparation, domestic activities and engaging in community activities

Using supportive and motivational approaches to help service users identify and achieve their goals

Undertaking a range of delegated health care tasks as required such as prompt prescribed medication, supporting the application of prescribed creams, eye and ear drops, catheter care and prompting exercise as prescribed by the physiotherapist.

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however, we can offer you a comprehensive induction and a tailored training plan, with support to undertake the QCF Diploma and Level 2 Health and Social Care qualifications fully funded by us!

To find out more about the roles and how you can make a difference, please look at our team video using the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxcZeozgQdU

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS are paid by us.

Micare Support Worker interviews will be held during July 2023. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you'reinterested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

Our offer to you:

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and that Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Rutland County Council encourages a healthy work life balance, and we welcome discussions regarding flexible working.

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Sue Giddens, Assistant Manager MiCare Service on 07572 390441 or at sgiddens@rutland.gov.uk

How to apply:

Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don't have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have registered.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualifications:
• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent. Must be prepared to undertake and complete this if not already attained.
• A good level of education equivalent to GCSE standard

Skills

Essential

• Skills:
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Able to record observations relevantly and accurately
• Able to work effectively on own as well as part of a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Rutland County Council

Address

Unit 1

Ashwell Road

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 7TU

Employer's website

https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)