Care Assistant

Part Time 21.75 hours per week

Alternative Weekends. Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holiday Pay enhancements

Location - Woodland Vale - Great Torrington

Woodland Vale is a 20 bed Residential home in Great Torrington. We provide support for people who have a dementia and supporting other Services within the home.

The Purpose of the role

* To contribute to delivering the care needs of all service users as per assessed need within the individual care plan.

* To contribute to delivering care and services in accordance with the requirements of care quality commission (Care Quality Commission (CQC)) standards.

* To administer prescribed medicine under supervision and in accordance with Care Quality Commission (Care Quality Commission (CQC)) and Royal Pharmaceutical Standards.

* To work in a way that ensures vulnerable service users are safeguarded.

* To liaise on occasions, as appropriate with other agencies/professionals, including care management staff and day unit staff.

* To contribute to records that ensure compliance with care quality commission (Care Quality Commission (CQC)) Standards and DCC policies, which may include the use of I.T.

* To assist in maintaining the safety and security of the premises, staff and service users using the service.

* To contribute to health and safety and adherence to Health and Safety Act 1974.

* To report any issues of concern to line manager.

* To participate in the mentoring of new staff as part of the Induction process.

* To attend and contribute to meetings as necessary.

* To assist with domestic tasks throughout the unit.

* To assist with minor catering duties including food preparation and serving at mealtimes.

* To carry out any other duties which fall within the broad spirit, scope and purpose of this job description.

* Attend to the personal needs of clients in a residential

* Plan and Support Activities

* Ensure the wellbeing and dignity of clients is maintained at all times.

* Promoting independence

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* Happy to Talk Flexible Working - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.

* We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

* This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

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* This role requires a DBS disclosure