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Are you caring, compassionate and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Would you like to be there for people in crisis? About Caring Together Charity Three in five of us will become a carer at some point in our life. Caring Together Charity is the regional charity that provides emotional and practical support, advice and guidance to carers of all ages and their families, as well as opportunities to take a break from their caring role. Our vision is of a world where no unpaid carer is in crisis or struggling alone, . We believe in providing great care and connecting with the people we support. About The Role Have you previously worked as a Healthcare assistant, Support worker, Care worker or any number of similar job titles and are you currently looking for a new way to utilise the skills you have learnt to support people in an innovative way. As part of our team, your key focus areas will be providing a flexible service to customers and their families. In Cambridgeshire we are privileged to provide unique services which allow unpaid carers to access much needed breaks by providing support to the people they are caring for, an emergency response service for unpaid carers in crisis which affords them care for their loved one should they be unable to continue with their caring role for any reason and a hospital discharge service which supports getting people home without unnecessary delay. Working alongside our homecare service we assess client needs; plan care needed and provide the service. As well as prevention work to support customers avoid admission where possible. If you enjoy a busy role, where no two days are the same and where you get to help people whilst at the same time developing your skills then the Rapid Responder role could be just the one for you. Not only do you get to do a really satisfying job but you get to work for a truly inclusive organisation who supports you to do your best work. The successful candidate will have had experience in providing personal and social care preferably for more than 2 years, with an understanding of homecare and will work alongside the wider care team including other Care crisis support professionals, care professionals and the management team. Key Accountabilities of the Role 1. Be part of a responsive team providing support to customers and their families at short notice in the event of illness or absence in the hospital and community, as well as hospital avoidance and breaks for carers. 2. Provide care support in the community via our homecare service, including complex cases. 3. To travel as required in order to deliver person centred support. 4. To play a proactive role in signposting patients and their families to other relevant support services (both internal and external, both statutory and non-statutory), to prevent further admissions. 5. Work in partnership with the bookings team to identify required support needs, enabling people to remain and return safely in their own homes. 6. Complete contingency risk assessments, assessments and risk assessments for new and existing customers and emergency packages of care to maintain a rapid response' to customer need and ensure high quality support. 7. Liaise regularly and effectively with the wider team. 8. Although generally working on an agreed shift pattern covering 74 hours across 2 weeks, there may be circumstances when the support requires this to be implemented flexibly i.e. starting the shift earlier or ending later on occasion for the same number of hours. 9. To take part in the out of hours on call rota system. 10. To maintain accurate records on in house systems, to support with patient and family carer case management and contribute to contractual reporting requirements. Caring Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs. Rapid responder Requirements Qualifications A minimum NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent. Level 3 desirable. Experience and knowledge Experience of providing person centred care in the community. Good IT skills. Experience using laptops and rostering systems. Experience of working independently, using own initiative and problem solving. Experience of establishing and maintaining professional working relationships at all levels and work well in a team. Experience of engaging with a diverse range of users and stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of working to a high standard within legislative and regulation standards of care. Minimum of 2 years' experience within a domiciliary setting desirable. Previously undertaken care plan assessments (or have the capability to learn) Skills and abilities Ability to multitask. Ability to work productively with a range of people with a range of needs. Strong communication both written and verbal and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. Excellent customer service philosophy. Personal attributes Able to work under pressure and cope with change and conflicting priorities. Willingness to travel across our region. Seeks continuous improvement. Engaging personality who demonstrates a friendly, constructive, solution focussed approach. REF-213 722
We are looking for a driven individual to join the community care team in Cambridge, the team are long serving staff individuals that are excited to drive the business forward with a committed care consultant. We believe that every individual deserves access to high-quality health, care and support services when they need it. That is why our expert team of health and care consultants will work in partnership with you to source the very best professionals. Our services are available 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The purpose of a Candidate Care Consultant role is to support a growing community care team, managing candidate attractions, onboarding and the administration of new and potential candidates. Ensuring there are enough, skilled, experienced workers that enable continuous growth and safety of the service. Ensure the high compliance requirements are met consistently and to contribute to the highest standards of quality and care provision. Reed is a CQC registered service and provides person centred care and support to adults, children, young people and families. with great benefits, bonus scheme and you'll be working within an established team that truly does make a difference everyday. The role will involve candidate attraction, which includes: Posting and reviewing job adverts Sourcing through job boards Social media campaigns Vetting and screening Interviewing Compliance process and checks Engaging with candidates for positive onboarding and employment journey And also administration / compliance Booking and support with training and continued professional development Audit support and for full compliance Manage candidate queries Payroll Updating and using market leading systems, using a variety of technology platforms Support team to identify gaps for recruitment Ensure candidates are ready to work You must have a clear understanding of responsibilities, risk surrounding confidentiality and safeguarding. Proven experience within care profession or similar recruitment, administration, quality assurance is essential for this role. Simply submit an application to express your interest! If successful Talent Acquisition will get in contact to arrange a telephone interview. Following this we will either arrange a video interview or register your interest for a face to face interview.
Develop & grow with us as a Care Assistant with Alina Homecare Cambridge Make a difference to the lives of local people living in Cambridge and surrounding areas. Bring your caring and compassionate attitude to our fantastic Team. As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self-worth. Every day is different! You'll help with... Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness. Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders. Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals. Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it. Mobility - help with getting around. You'll enjoy... Joining bonus - up to £500 Flexible & guaranteed hours - including full & part time hours. Competitive pay rates - earn up to £16.85. 24/7 wellbeing support - nurturing your mental health. Exclusive staff discounts - big deals on top brands Self development - career opportunities if you want. Local work & paid mileage -short commutes helping local people (Mileage paid every two weeks) Paid holiday & training - to support your career. Enhanced pay - for weekends & bank holidays Pension - to help prepare for your future. Refer-a-Friend scheme - earn £500 for every friend that starts with us! T&Cs apply You'll need... Strong communication & interpersonal skills Patience, compassion & a positive attitude always A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work. A driving licence & access to a vehicle You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required. All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Alina Difference' through our focus on quality and compassion! Care Assistant / Care Worker / Carer / HCA / Community Care Worker / Domiciliary Care Worker / Health Care Assistant / Homecare Support Worker