Care Practitioner (30 hours per week – Responsive Care Providers team)

Job Description

Job title: Care Practitioner (30 hours per week – Responsive Care Providers team)

Company: West Berkshire Council

Job description: West Berkshire Council is seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our Adult Social Care Service as a Care Practitioner. Reporting to the Resource Centre Manager at Phoenix Resource Centre offices, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care to vulnerable adults in our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred care and support to service users in accordance with their care plans and individual needs.
• Assist service users with personal care, medication administration, and daily living tasks.
• Promote independence and social inclusion by engaging service users in meaningful activities and promoting community involvement.
• Build strong relationships with service users and their families, ensuring their dignity, privacy, and wellbeing are maintained at all times.
• Maintain accurate and UpToDate records of care provided in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

Skills and Attributes:

• Previous experience working in a care setting, providing direct support to vulnerable adults.
• A compassionate and caring nature with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with service users and their families.
• Basic understanding of health and safety procedures and the ability to follow care plans accurately.
• A commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• NVQ or QCF qualifications in Health and Social Care would be advantageous.

West Berkshire Council offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, with a range of employment benefits, including:

• A competitive salary with a maximum annual salary of £23,194 for a 30 hour workweek.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly policies and support.
• A range of local discounts and perks through our employee benefits scheme.
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits.
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

To learn more about this role, please call Mary Wells on 01635 520150 for an informal discussion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from underrepresented communities.

Join West Berkshire Council and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in our community. Apply today and contribute to the wellbeing of those who need it most.

Expected salary: £23194 per year

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Job date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 05:18:56 GMT

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