Carer (Care at Home Worker)

 FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Employer:Mediservices Healthcare Ltd

Position:Carer worker

Salary:£13.45 per hour 

Job Type:Full-time, Part-time 

Work location:Glasgow, Scotland

About Medd Services

Medd Services is a care at home provider based in Glasgow, supporting people to live safely, independently and with dignity in their own homes. The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate and works to the Health and Social Care Standards (My support, my life).

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to people in their own homes, helping them to live as independently as possible. The Carer promotes each person’s dignity, choice, rights and wellbeing in line with their personal plan and the Health and Social Care Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Personal care and support

• Provide personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, continence care and oral hygiene, in a way that respects privacy and dignity.
• Support people with moving and positioning, using equipment safely and in line with training and risk assessments.
• Prepare meals and drinks, encourage good nutrition and hydration, and support with eating where required.
• Assist or prompt with medication in line with the Medication Policy and the level of support set out in each personal plan.
• Carry out light domestic tasks, shopping and laundry as agreed in the personal plan.
• Support people to maintain social contacts, interests and community connections.

Recording and communication

• Complete accurate, timely and respectful daily records, medication records and any other required documentation.
• Report changes in a person’s health, wellbeing or circumstances promptly to the Senior Carer or office.
• Communicate warmly and respectfully with people supported, their families and other professionals.
• Use the electronic call monitoring system correctly to log visits.

Safety and protection

• Follow adult support and protection procedures and report any concerns about harm without delay.
• Follow infection prevention and control guidance, including correct use of PPE.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses and complaints in line with company procedures.
• Follow lone working procedures and keep yourself and others safe.

Professional development

• Complete induction and all mandatory training, and keep it up to date.
• Attend supervision, spot checks and team meetings.
• Register with the SSSC within the required timescale and work towards SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6.
• Follow the SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers at all times.

Person Specification

Area

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Willingness to work towards SVQ Social Services and Healthcare at SCQF Level 6

SVQ Level 6 already achieved

Experience

None required – full training provided

Experience in care, health or support work, paid or unpaid

Knowledge

Understanding of the importance of dignity, choice and respect

Awareness of the Health and Social Care Standards

Skills

Good communication and listening skills; basic literacy to complete records; able to use a smartphone app

Experience of moving and handling or medication support

Personal qualities

Kind, compassionate, reliable and patient; a team player who can also work alone

Interest in dementia or specialist care

Other

Eligible to join the PVG Scheme; able to travel between visits

Full UK driving licence and access to a car

Terms and Conditions

• PVG Scheme: This post is subject to satisfactory membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme through Disclosure Scotland, and to two satisfactory references.
• SSSC registration: The post-holder must register with the Scottish Social Services Council within the required timescale, keep registration current and meet any qualification conditions.
• Training: Induction and mandatory training must be completed, including adult support and protection, moving and handling, medication, infection prevention and control, and dementia (Promoting Excellence, informed level as a minimum).
• Confidentiality: Personal information must be protected in line with UK GDPR and company data protection policies.
• Equality and inclusion: Medd Services values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities. Staff are expected to respect each person’s identity, culture, beliefs and lifestyle.
• Values: Staff are expected to show dignity, respect, compassion, inclusion and responsive care, in line with the Health and Social Care Standards.
• Flexibility: This job description is not exhaustive. The post-holder may be asked to carry out other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.

Work Location: In person

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