MiCare Community Support Workers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Community Support Services MiCare, is an inhouse provider for Rutland County Council. We are a short-term integrated health and social care service that provides short term support to people in their own homes. We put people at the heart of the service and deliver exceptionally responsive, person-centred care which enables the individuals to live a life of their choosing. We have just received an overall Outstanding from a recent CQC Inspection. Community Support Services Micare - Care Quality Commission (cqc.org.uk)

About us

As a team we are passionate and proud of our individual roles and the support we deliver. The team are supported to develop and grow within their roles and give them purpose. Our aim is to make peoples experience of using our service as positive as possible, and we will go over and above to support people to re-integrate into their communities and to live their best and fullest life possible.

About the role

As a MiCare Support Worker you:

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

Support people using the service following training and guidance, 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 and lots more

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

Undertake 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

About you

Do you have the same values as described above and want to work in an innovative and passionate team? Do you take pride in what you do?

Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent or be willing to work towards this qualification.

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.

Able to work weekends and bank holidays

Willing to take part in a two week running rota.

We will accept applications from individuals who do not have experience but have always wanted to work in social care and are willing to provide support with personal care treating people with dignity and respect.

If you would like to arrange to come in and have a chat about the role and the work we do before you apply, please contact the team on the numbers below.

It is essential that you have a full driving license (or a license that allows you to drive in the UK) and access to a car to enable you to work in this role.

Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, however, if you have the passion and commitment to help and support others then 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 October/November 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 youre interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay. We will contact you on receipt of your application to offer you the opportunity to come into the office to meet the team and to enable you to ask questions and see if the post is something that you do want to do.

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 County 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.

The Community Support Services MiCares management team ensure an open and honest culture where staff feel supported and valued.

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

Find out more:

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 dont 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.

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758349 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

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.

Purpose of the Job: To provide a short, intensive Reablement service for people with disabilities and those who are frail and recovering from illness or injury, focusing on helping people to restore their optimum level of independent functioning. To provide a safety net homecare service for people at the end of their Reablement, pending handover to an ongoing care provider, or to meet the needs of people in emergency situations. To provide support to adults to develop and maintain activities of daily living.

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

Experience: Experience of providing personal care and support in either a paid or voluntary capacity

Knowledge: An understanding of the Care Act 2014, and values of promoting independence, choice, dignity and rights Common conditions experienced by older people

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

Values: Able to recognise discrimination and be proactive in ensuring the Councils policy is put into practice. Participate in all training activities, and ensure ongoing awareness of current instructions Must be willing to participate in standby rota Able to work flexibly on a rota basis where necessary between 7am 10pm including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays. Mobile and able to work from various locations. Must have access to a vehicle for work at all times

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A good level of education equivalent to GCSE standard

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Social Care, or equivalent. Must be prepared to undertake and complete this if not already attained.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of providing personal care and support in either a paid or voluntary capacity

Desirable

• Experience of providing personal care and support in either a paid or voluntary capacity

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

Rutland County Council

Catmos Street

Oakham

Rutland

LE15 6HP

Employer's website

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