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Carer - Domiciliary careinBromleyinBromleyPUBLISHED TUE 3 DEC 2024

Band 2: £12.55 to £12.97 an hour £12.55 per hour weekdays, £12.97per hour at weekends  PERMANENT 
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Flexible working hours, allowing for part-time or full-time roles that can accommodate personal schedules, including evenings and weekends.
Opportunities for professional development through various apprenticeships, including pathways to nursing and allied health professions.
The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of service users, helping them to maintain independence and improve their overall quality of life.
A supportive work environment that values kindness, compassion, and respect for both service users and caregivers.
Diverse roles that cater to a wide range of care needs, providing caregivers with varied and engaging work experiences.
The opportunity to provide personalized care tailored to individual service users, fostering meaningful relationships and holistic support.
A commitment to ongoing training and development, ensuring caregivers are well-equipped to deliver high-quality care.
Bromley Healthcare CIC is seeking compassionate and dedicated caregivers for their Domiciliary Care service in Bromley and Bexley. The role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to service users, helping them with daily activities such as personal care, medication administration, meal preparation, and social engagement, all while respecting individual preferences and lifestyles. Caregivers are expected to maintain records and report any changes in the service users' conditions, while working flexible shift patterns that may include evenings and weekends.

Candidates should possess a willingness to develop their skills, with opportunities for apprenticeships in nursing and allied health professions. Effective communication, compassion, and respect for individuals from diverse backgrounds are essential traits for this position. Previous care experience is preferred, as well as a commitment to safeguarding those at risk. A clean driving license and IT proficiency are also advantageous.
Flexible working hours, allowing for part-time or full-time roles that can accommodate personal schedules, including evenings and weekends.
Opportunities for professional development through various apprenticeships, including pathways to nursing and allied health professions.
The chance to make a positive impact on the lives of service users, helping them to maintain independence and improve their overall quality of life.
A supportive work environment that values kindness, compassion, and respect for both service users and caregivers.
Diverse roles that cater to a wide range of care needs, providing caregivers with varied and engaging work experiences.
The opportunity to provide personalized care tailored to individual service users, fostering meaningful relationships and holistic support.
A commitment to ongoing training and development, ensuring caregivers are well-equipped to deliver high-quality care.

Useful skills for a Carer - Domiciliary care:
Working as a carer in the UK requires a combination of personal qualities, professional skills, and sometimes formal qualifications. Here are some of the key skills and attributes needed:
Personal Qualities:
1. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and relating to the feelings and experiences of those you care for.
2. Patience: Ability to remain calm and composed, especially in challenging situations.
3. Reliability: Being dependable and showing up on time for shifts and appointments.
4. Resilience: Coping with emotional and physical demands of the job.
5. Good Communication: Ability to listen actively and communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues.
Professional Skills:
1. Personal Care Skills: Knowledge of how to assist with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
2. Basic Medical Knowledge: Understanding of medical terms and basic health care, including medication management and monitoring vital signs.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations, make decisions, and find practical solutions to issues that arise.
5. Time Management: Organizing and prioritizing tasks effectively to provide care for multiple individuals.
Certifications and Qualifications:
1. Health and Social Care Diploma: Many employers prefer or require a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
2. First Aid and CPR Training: Basic first aid knowledge can be essential, especially for those in caregiving roles.
3. Safeguarding Training: Awareness of safeguarding issues and practices to protect vulnerable individuals.
4. Manual Handling Training: Techniques to safely lift and move patients to prevent injury.
Additional Skills:
1. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and respecting diverse backgrounds and individual needs.
2. Digital Skills: Proficiency in using care management software and communication tools.
3. Record Keeping: Accurately documenting care given, observations, and changes in condition.
Continuing Professional Development:
Engagement in ongoing training and development is encouraged, as it helps to stay updated on best practices and regulations in the care sector.
 


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