Care worker adults

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Care Worker to work with a Nottingham-based Local Authority on a temporary basis. The role involves working 30 hours per week over 5 days (9am ndash; 3pm). The successful candidate will provide a range of assistance and support in response to the day to day personal, physical and emotional needs of service users as described in care plans. Main Duties * To maintain and contribute to day to day service user records and documentation as required. * To actively promote service user involvement and empowerment. * To support people with complex needs and/or challenging behaviours. * To drive/escort vehicles as authorised and transport service users and other personnel as required. * To provide high quality support and personal care with full regard to privacy, dignity and particular needs and relate to people in a manner which is sensitive to age, disability, sexuality, gender and cultural origin. * To positively support individuals within a risk management framework and to advise supervisors/managers of any risks or unresolved difficulties. * To liaise effectively with carers, relatives, specialist workers, support groups, customers and legal representatives as appropriate. * To assist and contribute to the ongoing monitoring/assessment of individual service user needs, review of activities undertaken and service provided. Essential Criteria: * NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent. * DBS Certificate. * Full UK Driver rsquo;s License. * Knowledge of service user needs and abilities and that of their carers. * Effective communication skills (written and verbal). * Good ICT skills. * Works well with colleagues but also able to work on their own initiative. * High level of punctuality and attendance. If this is of interest to you, please apply with your up-to-date CV