We have X2 casual vacancies in our Chester ALD Respite Service, Dover Drive. Working as part of a team to provide personalised care and support by following individual care plans and risk assessments so that service users are safeguarded.

Caring for and supporting service users by following care plans and risk assessments so their physical, emotional, and mental health needs are met, and they meet their full potential and independence.
Keep full, accurate and up-to-date records including risk assessments, care and support plans for service users and daily record of events while on duty.
Support service users to manage their own emotions and behaviours and where possible to encourage and help them to do things for themselves e.g. dressing, washing, eating, socialising and managing their finances.
Administer or support with medications.
Assist service users with advice and support to help them manage their finances a well as providing support around the maintenance of their homes.
Act as Key Worker using a person-centred approach complete monthly reviews of risk assessments, care and support plans and contribute to six monthly reviews.
In line with care plans assist with risk assessments for events/access to the community for service users individually or in groups e.g., leisure facilities, libraries. Support service users with activities taking part where necessary e.g. shopping, days out, swimming.
Build links within the community so service users can access facilities and services e.g. social, leisure, employment and education.
Safeguard service users at all times taking necessary actions immediately and reporting any concerns or issues to management.
Work positively with managers, colleagues and others e.g. social workers and health professionals to fully support service users. And encouraging feedback so we improve the care and support we give.

Has a commitment to people with dementia, learning and other disabilities
Has the ability to learn and develop skills and a commitment to gaining level 2 QCF/NVQ in Social Care (or who already has it)
Willing to undertake personal care and able to undertake manual handing tasks
Able to support people in the community e.g. shopping, swimming, clubs and activities
Reliable, flexible and a team player

Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 (up to per hour: £13.05 flat, £14.36 Evening, £16.36 night/weekend, £19.58 bank holiday), The benefits of working with Council go well beyond making a difference to people's lives, as well as working within a supportive environment with people who share your values you will have access to a huge range of benefits including discounts on:

Competitive pay
A wide variety of shifts and working patterns
Free DBS checks
Opportunity to do additional shifts
Supportive team
A generous holiday pay (26 days pro rata plus bank holidays)
A full induction programme and fully funded ongoing training and support from your very first day
The opportunity to develop your skills and career
Access to an excellent pension scheme with employer contributions of 22.3%. (Employer contributions elsewhere are typically 3%), Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12 per hour for all contracted hours.