supporting people to live independently

Live in Care

The role of a Live in Care Worker is to:

- Provide companionship

- Service users in their own homes

- Assist with meal preparation and housework

- Assist with correspondence and paying bills

- Assist with laundry

- Shop

- Respect confidentiality

- Promote independence wherever possible

Experience may be an advantage but is by no means essential as full training will be given to successful applicants.

Before commencing employment new employees are required to provide two references, (one of which is usually their most recent employer) and to have an enhanced criminal record check. Two recent passport photos are required one to be kept on file and the other for an ID badge – this is an essential prerequisite of commencement of employment.

If offered a position, new staff must undergo induction training which includes Health and Safety, Fire safety, an understanding of the core values and principles of the care standards and regulations including - confidentiality, whistle blowing, requirements of legislation, policies and procedures of the organisation and a code of personal conduct.

There is a great deal more information that can be written in this job description, but briefly there is a lot to learn and understand, and new staff must be prepared to undertake all of the above and must meet all required criteria to be considered fit to be employed in the care sector.

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We are a small and friendly home care provider based in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. We strongly believe in the principle of supporting people to live independently and with dignity in their own homes for as long as possible.

SSA QUALITYCARE, Midshires House, Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP19 8HL UK tel 01296 678589
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