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Respite Care Officer

Employer
The Well House
Location
Hailsham, East Sussex
Salary
£8.21 - £9.16 per hour
Closing date
10 Sep 2019

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The Well House is a 14 bedded respite unit for adults with learning disabilities. We offer residential, week/weekend and short term breaks to our clients and a non-residential respite service.

JOB DESCRIPTION

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB -  to work as part of a team to provide a flexible range of services for Well House clients. To identify and review individual clients needs ensuring an effective and appropriate service.

To work within the team and create a caring and stimulating environment.

MAIN TASKS

1. Work with other staff in the team and other professionals in identifying the needs of clients using the service in the promotion of high standards of care to meet individual clients needs in the following ways:

a)         preparing, implementing and reviewing care plans for individual clients in accordance with identified needs.

b)         assisting clients to deal with behavioral difficulties or vulnerabilities.

c)         aiding clients with personal care where appropriate.

2. To take shift lead responsibility on certain shifts:

  • Administer medication.
  • Delegate tasks to other members of staff on shift.
  • Ensure all paperwork is complete.

    2.  To attend reviews and prepare reports on individuals for the purpose of regularly reviewing their needs with senior staff, family and other professionals.

    3.  To participate in staff meetings, training and staff development programmes.

    4.  Participate in and/or organise individual group activities as required.

    5.  Provide written reports on individuals and attend reviews as requested.

    6.  To undertake any other duties as may reasonably fall within the review of the post in order to provide maximum flexibility in meeting residents needs.

SHIFT LEADER is £9.16 ph

CARE OFFICER is £8.21 ph

All staff are paid an enhancement at weekends of £1.60 ph

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