Care Worker - (Scale 3)

Description

We require a 1:1 worker to support a female service user with challenging behaviour and personal care needs. 

Responsibility

The worker must be energetic and proactive, encouraging the service user to participate in activities.

Qualification – Essential

• GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics.
• NVQ level 2/3 qualification or equivalent experience.
• Safeguarding & Protection Certificate / Medication Administration.
• Food Hygiene Certificate / Manual Handling Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate
• Intermediate – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Experience Requirements - Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage.
Successful candidates will be:

• A friendly and caring approach.
• A genuine desire to help people.
• A good standard of numerical ability.
• A practical and logical approach to problem solving.
• A respectful approach to clients.
• Ability to accept responsibility and demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to communicate with staff at all levels.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues.
• Ability to plan and organise own workload to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ability to provide care, ensuring personal dignity is maintained.
• Ability to work as part of a small team and on initiative.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in a caring role.
• Experience working within a care role.
• Good Verbal and written skills.
• Moving and handling.
• Reliability and flexibility.
• Patience and a sense of humour.

Essential Compliance Requirements

• 5 Years References.
• Enhanced CRB/DBS
• A pre-engagement screening is mandatory for this role. Please be prepared for this additional step in the application process.
• Diamond Blaque Group, a leading public sector provider, is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. Our organisation is deeply committed to fostering an environment of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.