Unikcare Solutions Ltd is actively seeking a compassionate Home Care Worker to join their team in a highly rewarding role.
About the Company
As a leading domiciliary care agency based in Morecambe, Unikcare Solutions provides exceptional home care services to individuals across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Specializing in person-centered care, Unikcare tailors its professional services to meet each individual’s unique needs and preferences. The agency delivers care directly in clients’ homes, offering flexible support at times that suit them best, all while fostering independence and helping individuals remain in the comfort of their homes for as long as possible.
Position: Home Care Worker
Salary: £11.44 an hour
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Lancashire, UK
About the Role
You will be assigned a region within either Lancashire or North Yorkshire upon starting. You will be primarily based in this region, but may be requested to provide emergency cover in other regions. You will also have 2 days off a week, although which days will be off will be decided based on the team you are in and the needs of the rota. All of these will be discussed at the interview stage before being finalised.
Main Duties
- Provide personal care to service users with a wide range of impairments and actively listen to service users in order to promote and support their independent living as required, including giving baths, changing and feeding
- Meet various additional needs of service users, including general tidying and light cleaning duties to maintain a comfortable and healthy living environment, helping with meal planning, shopping and providing companionship
- Support service users with mobility issues, including assistance with independent living aids and equipment
- Assist service users to communicate with professionals like utility providers and to access appointments and visits, which may include staying with them throughout the duration of the appointment
- Liaise with the GP, pharmacists, and families regarding care and medication needs
- Assist with the collection and administration of medication
- Ensure accurate and timely administration of medication as prescribed
- Work exclusively within company policy regarding the handling of service users’ finances, ensuring meticulous documentation of all financial transactions done for/with service users
- Report errors or concerns regarding medication or finances to team leaders and to management promptly
- Maintain accurate and timely records, including daily handovers listing details of care provided, areas requiring further investigation and concerns about or complaints from service users
- Report changes to service users’ health and wellbeing to team leaders or management promptly
- Report incidents and accidents, however minor, to team leaders or management promptly
- Understand and apply all company policies and procedures relating to the carer role to promote safe working practices and full legal compliance
- Maintain strict confidentiality with regard to all aspects of the carer role, including the identity and health status of service users as well as any other company knowledge that a third party has no reasonable access to
- Maintain clear lines of communication with management to ensure that information is shared and understood properly
Qualifications
- Must have a full British driving licence with no more than 6 points
- Must have own, fully road-legal car
- Must have business insurance for car, or the willingness to get business insurance before starting
Key attributes, desired
- Previous experience of working in care
- Previous training relating to personal care
Person specification
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated to keep learning and upskilling to match differing care needs
- Open to working with a flexible approach
- Demonstrating initiative and problem-solving skills when necessary
- Strong communication skills
- Active listening and adaptability
Benefits
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- UK visa sponsorship for UK based applicants
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
Open until filled