Community Rapid Response Care Worker (BCG0012)

Are you kind, compassionate and ready to start an amazing new career?

*Drivers essential for this position*

The Bay Care Group is on the lookout for Rapid Response Workers to join our team!

Covering Torbay

We are an inspirational team of dedicated professionals and we are always ready to welcome new members.

Now is the time to join the care sector to enhance the lives of the vulnerable people within your community.

You must have full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Part time/ Full Time permanent positions are available with a range of shifts- mornings/evenings/weekends.

As a Rapid Response Worker, the team will be providing a range of short-term focused social care interventions to facilitate early discharge home from hospital and/or to prevent hospital admissions or residential placement from patients own homes. Which helps to make a true and real difference to people's lives.

You'll be playing a key role in helping vulnerable people live independently in the comfort and security of their own homes.

Minimum 12 months care experience required and working towards a Level 2/3 Health & Social Care qualification or willing to undertake a Level 2/3 HSC qualification.

Full training is provided.

• Rapid Response Worker will be required to:
• Work independently under their own initiative and as part of a team
• Be able to work weekday and weekends (including evenings and occasional unsocial hours)
• Be flexible and adaptable in responding to patients priorities and needs
• Provide a range of personal care services to vulnerable adults, to high quality standards
• Have a working understanding of care escalation pathways, person-centred care, mental capacity principles and safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Have a full UK driving licence & access to own vehicle

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to a wide client range of needs, illnessess and disabilities.
• To know and understand the care and support need of the client
• Undertake tasks detailed in the clients care and support plan using a person-centred approach
• Encourage independence and motivation of the client
• To provide input into the care and support plans of clients working with the Quality & Compliance team.
• To take full responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the client.
• To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with clients and their relatives.
• To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care, medication and support given and tasks undertaken.

What we can offer you:

• Guaranteed hours after successful completion of your probationary period
• In partnership with the NHS- Get NHS discounts/benefits to 1000's of high street and online retailers.
• Professional development and career progression- Opportunity to gain qualifications whilst you earn.
• Refer A Friend Scheme- If you refer someone and they are successful in joining our team, you can receive a bonus of £150.
• Excellent rates of pay, plus 35p mileage.
• Free enhanced DBS check.
• Full uniform, PPE & work mobile provided

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you then we would love to hear from you!