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Care Worker x 2 (Nights) • Hounslow
London Borough of Hounslow
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in Hounslow
with London Borough of Hounslow.
London Borough of Hounslow
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1. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what attracted you to this position with the London Borough of Hounslow? Can you tell us a little about yourself and what attracted you to this position with the London Borough of Hounslow?
2. How do you define excellent care, and why is it important in your role as a Care Worker? How do you define excellent care, and why is it important in your role as a Care Worker?
3. Do you have any formal qualifications or previous experience in care? If not, how do you think your personal experiences could contribute to your role in this position? Do you have any formal qualifications or previous experience in care? If not, how do you think your personal experiences could contribute to your role in this position?
4. Can you describe a situation in which you provided care or support to someone else? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Can you describe a situation in which you provided care or support to someone else? What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them?
5. What specific skills or hobbies do you have that could enhance the lives of the residents you will be caring for? What specific skills or hobbies do you have that could enhance the lives of the residents you will be caring for?
6. Effective communication is crucial in this role. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to communicate important information to someone? How did you ensure they understood? Effective communication is crucial in this role. Can you provide an example of a time when you had to communicate important information to someone? How did you ensure they understood?
7. Working as part of a team is essential in a care setting. Can you describe your experience in team environments and how you contribute to a positive atmosphere? Working as part of a team is essential in a care setting. Can you describe your experience in team environments and how you contribute to a positive atmosphere?
8. What steps would you take if a resident were to fall or require urgent medical attention during the nightshift? What steps would you take if a resident were to fall or require urgent medical attention during the nightshift?
9. Have you ever had to deal with a challenging or distressed individual? How did you manage the situation, and what was the outcome? Have you ever had to deal with a challenging or distressed individual? How did you manage the situation, and what was the outcome?
10. Can you give an example of a time when you had to show compassion and patience in a stressful situation? Can you give an example of a time when you had to show compassion and patience in a stressful situation?
11. Why do you think flexibility and reliability are important in a care worker role, especially during night shifts? Why do you think flexibility and reliability are important in a care worker role, especially during night shifts?
12. What is your approach to learning new skills or knowledge, especially in relation to dementia care? What is your approach to learning new skills or knowledge, especially in relation to dementia care?
13. Are you open to receiving feedback and guidance from more experienced team members? Can you give an example of a time when feedback helped you improve? Are you open to receiving feedback and guidance from more experienced team members? Can you give an example of a time when feedback helped you improve?
14. Our organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion. Can you share your thoughts on how diversity in a care setting enhances the care provided to residents? Our organisation is committed to diversity and inclusion. Can you share your thoughts on how diversity in a care setting enhances the care provided to residents?
15. How would you adapt your communication style when interacting with residents from diverse backgrounds? How would you adapt your communication style when interacting with residents from diverse backgrounds?
16. What do you believe would be the most rewarding aspect of being a Care Worker in our team? What do you believe would be the most rewarding aspect of being a Care Worker in our team?
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nCare Worker x 2 (Nights) with London Borough of Hounslow in Hounslow, England, United Kingdom\n\n About Us At Hounslow We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits About The Role Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful career in care? Do you have a passion for helping people with dementia live well and enjoy their lives? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Clifton Gardens care home in Chiswick. As a night care staff member, you’ll be responsible for monitoring residents’ safety and well-being throughout the night, assisting with personal care routines, administering medications, and responding to emergencies. You’ll perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment and keep accurate records of any incidents or changes in residents’ conditions. Effective communication with residents, families, and other staff members is crucial, as is showing compassion, patience, and attention to detail. You’ll also required to call for medical assistance in the night such as 111 or 999. No sponsorship. About The Team You’ll Be Working In We are part of the London Borough of Hounslow and we are based in Chiswick, 10 minutes walk from the high street. The night staff team is integral to ensuring the safety and comfort of our residents throughout the night. We provide comprehensive Induction and probation period which includes a robust training plan, to equip you with the skills from administering medications to responding to emergencies. The role is both challenging and rewarding, as staff members have the opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' lives. We foster a supportive environment where team members can rely on each other, share experiences, and continuously learn. About You You may be wondering if you have the right qualifications and experience to apply for this role. Formal certificates or previous work experience in care, are desirable but what matters most to us, is your attitude and your willingness to learn. We value personal experience of caring for others, whether it is a family member, a friend, or a neighbour. We also appreciate any skills or hobbies that you can share with our residents, such as music, gardening, cooking or crafts. We believe that everyone has something to offer, and we will support you to develop your potential. If you are interested in learning more about dementia and how to provide the best care possible, we will provide you with a comprehensive induction and training programme. You will also have access to ongoing mentoring and supervision from our experienced staff. We will help you to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed in this role. If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application: A caring and compassionate nature. Good communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. The willingness to learn and develop your skills and knowledge. A flexible and reliable approach to work. i.e follow a roster including working in weekends and bank holidays. Essential For The Role Enhanced DBS check is required. Read more about the work you’ll be doing in the Role Profile. Don’t meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can’t tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist. So, if you can do most of what we’re looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles! When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: Email: Telephone: 0208 583 5540 Interviews for this job will be held on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Please specify in your statement of which position’s hours that you’re applying for. Email: Telephone: 0208 583 5540 Interviews for this job will be held on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Please specify in your statement of which position’s hours that you’re applying for. "}