Introduction

Q Care Assist is a supportive employer offering hands-on experience supporting people in their homes. The organisation values its staff, recognising their dedication, while helping apprentices build skills, confidence, and a meaningful career in the community.

About the Employer

Q Care Assist are a fresh, inclusive home care provider based in Nottingham, offering adult personal care in residents’ homes and supporting individuals and their families. They are regulated by the CQC.

There mission is to break the stereotype of the industry being dull, tired and unappreciated. Wanting to work with and alongside government regulation, support new initiatives, campaigns and research as well as employing a diverse and inclusive workforce to bring a fresh, bright, innovative approach to everything that they do, for the whole community and for the future of care.

What You'll Do

Role Specific Duties:

Ensure clients are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their well-being.
To contribute to the efficient running of the service.
Support clients to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community.
Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support clients are followed.
Be responsible for informing the Line Manager of any changes in the needs of clients.
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support.
Be responsible for Record keeping using the Organisation approved online tool/app for each patient.

Working with others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Q Care Assist Ltd.
Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for the client.
If desired by the client, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life.

Personal Responsibilities:

Acknowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements.
Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role. Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by the management of the Organisation.
Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
Be open to new learning opportunities and progression.
Companionship Care.
To assist with household duties such as menu planning, meal preparation for clients and their visitors, looking after household pets (feeding and walking), household plants, etc.
To assist the clients with prescribed medication only.
To assist clients with correspondence, arrangements for outings and visitors.
Driving duties and assisting the clients in using public transport.
To assist clients with financial matters and money management, including shopping, pension collection, payment of bills on behalf of the clients, etc.
Attending social outings with clients such as places of worship, regular clubs, visiting family, friends, etc.
Assisting the clients to fulfil activities of daily living, eg, working, leisure and education.
To undertake health care tasks under the direction of a health care professional.
To give support to the family and other carers.

Personal Care:

To assist clients with feeding.
To assist clients with mobilising and transferring.
To assist clients who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, etc.
To assist clients who need help with washing, bathing, showering, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene, etc.
To assist clients with toilet functions – ie, using the toilet or commode, emptying and cleansing the commode, etc.

Location:

Client location within Nottingham, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Training Outcome

Potential opportunity for a permanent role within the company following successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Compassion and Empathy

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - Maths and English - 9-4 / C

Course Information

Course: Lead adult care worker (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Flexible working hours. Monday to Sunday shifts. To be confirmed at interview.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

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