Community Care Assistant-Job Description
Job Title. Qualifications: Hours of Work: Line Management: Requirement: Community Care Assistant. Qualifications are an advantage but not essential as full training is given up to QCF level 2. Variable, see contract, but not to exceed Working Time Regulations. Report to the Field Support Supervisor Due to the nature of the duties involved all persons applying for this post will be Subject to an Enhanced Disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. Overview: To assist the Service User(s) in all aspects of daily living as described in the individuals care plan. The aim is to promote service user independence, where appropriate, in all aspects of their daily lives. Complete a full induction programme prior to independent working. •
Complete a 6 month probationary period. •
Complete the Induction Framework as outlined by the Care Council for Wales. •
Observe the Code of Conduct as outlined by the Care Council for Wales. •
Welsh speaking would be an advantage but not essential. •
Be familiar with all of the contents of the staff handbook. General Information: §
Observe the company dress code as outlined in the contract at all times. §
Attend internal and external training courses as required to achieve QCF2 where applicable and to maintain continuing professional development. §
Adhere to the current regulations on Moving and Handling. §
Report any accidents/incidents in accordance with company policy. §
Any time required off for dentist, hospital appointments, etc must be given a minimum of 2 weeks' notice, unless it is an emergency. §
Please see the staff handbook regarding sickness absence. §
Cover for work colleagues in their absence as and when required. §
Receipt of the schedule, signed by yourself, is evidence that you are going to complete the shifts. If for any reason you have not let the company know in time and you wish to take a day off, then it must be deemed to be annual leave. §
In line with company report any hazards, dangers and accidents. §
Ensure that you understand the policies and procedures of the company and the administrative forms that you need to complete. §
To keep your schedule with you at all times. §
To give sufficient feedback to the management regarding the service user as and when necessary. Carer Responsibilities: §
To provide physical care for the client as laid down in the care plan, task sheet and risk assessment. To observe and report any changes in the service users condition that will necessitate a review of the care plan, risk assessment or service user circumstances. §
To undertake additional responsibilities such as light domestic duties, collect pensions, shopping, prescriptions etc, which will be identified in the care plan if required. §
Encourage clients, where appropriate and safe to do, to participate in all aspects of their daily living and care. §
To observe the code of conduct as shown in the service user’s file. §
To carry your schedule with you at all times whilst on duty §
To keep your telephone on and respond to phone calls as soon as possible. §
Attend team meetings. §
Book holidays, giving a months’ notice, this is done on a first come first serve basis. Ensure that all documentation associated with the care of the service user is completed, kept in good order and available for inspection. Signed .......................................................................................................... Dated ................................................. Directors: A. Hawkes (MD), R.V. Hawkes, K. Mount (Co Sec). Reg. In England & Wales No:
4974447
APPLICATION FORM PART 1
Parc House, Parc Teifi, Cardigan, SA43 1EW
Tel: 01239 622156 Fax: 01239 622158
Position applied for
24 hour
Surname:
Commmunity
Other
office use only
Forenames:
Address:
Post Code:
Tel:
Home:
Mobile:
Level of Qualification
Criminal Record
e-mail
NI Number
Yes/ No
Enhanced
Disclosure
Yes/No
Car Owner
Yes/No
Full Licence
Yes/No
Endorsement[s] please state number of points
Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974
Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the provisions
of section 4 [ii] of the rehabilitation of offenders Act [1974 Exemptions] order 1975. You are therefore
not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes would be "spent" under
the provision of the Act, and, in the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could
result in dismissal or disciplinary action.
Please describe below your experience in work & life that are relevant to this application
Use separate piece of paper if required
Min wkly
hours
Are you registered disabled:
Max wkly hours
Yes/No
State of health
RDP Number:
Signed
Declaration: to the best of my knowledge the information given is correct.
Date
Good
Disability Yes/No
NEW EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION FORM PART 2
Parc House, Parc Teifi, Cardigan, SA43 1EW
Tel: 01239 622156 Fax: 01239 622158
Present Employer
Address
Postcode
Dates
Tel Number
Started
Finished
Job Title
Contact Name
Responsiblities
Reason for leaving
Sickness record:
Days off sick per year:
Previous Employer [1]
Address
Postcode
Dates
Tel Number
Started
Finished
Job Title
Contact Name
Responsiblities
reason for leaving
Sickness record:
Days off sick per year:
Previous Employer [2]
Address
Postcode
Dates
Tel Number
Started
Finished
Job Title
Contact Name
Responsiblities
reason for leaving
Sickness record:
Days off sick per year:
Previous Employer [3]
Address
Postcode
Dates
Tel Number
Started
Finished
Job Title
Contact Name
Responsiblities
Reason for leaving
Sickness record:
Days off sick per year:
Previous Employer [4]
Address
Postcode
Dates
Finished
Contact Name
Responsiblities
reason for leaving
Sickness record:
Tel Number
Started
Days off sick per year:
Job Title
Corban Care Application form 2
References:
Page 2
Please note that at least one reference must be in the care industry if you have previous experience
In addition to present employer, we will require two additional references
These can be from previous employment and/or someone nominated by you for a character
reference that is not a member of your family or a personal friend.
Present Employer:
We will contact these for a reference unless advise otherwise.
Previous Employer:
State from above 1-4
Prevous Employer:
State from above 1-4
Character Ref:
Name
Tel Number
Address
Postcode
Relationship to applicant
Number of years known
Character Ref:
Name
Tel Number
Address
Postcode
Relationship to applicant
Number of years known
In order to provide the level of service expected by our clients, as stated in our staff contract, flexibiity is required in respect of
hours worked.
In order to facilitate both clients and care assistants please place a X in the Time Box where you will not be able to work on a
regular basis. Schedules are operated so that staff members have alternate weekends off.
Please note that whilst we will make every effort to include these time requests in the weekly schedules, staff have a contractural
obligation to provide cover in emergency for other staff members who may be off work due to sickness, holiday requests
unforseen compassionate leave etc. Please bear in mind it could be you who needs cover at some point in time.
24 hours clock
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Tuesday
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This application form is part of your contract with the company.
Signed:
Dated
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
PART THREE APPLICATION FORM
MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
Please complete the questionnaire below. As a result of the information you have given, you may be
referred to a doctor appointed by the company so that a medical examination can be carried out.
Any serious physical illness
Any Mental Illness or depression
Any Surgery which could affect
work practice?
Any back/shoulder/wrist injury
Have you ever:
Had an operation
A serious injury
Received in-patient treatment
Recd’ out-patient treatment
Illness caused by work
Refused or dismissed from
Work for health reasons?
Yes { }
No { }
Yes { }
No { }
Yes []
No []
Yes { }
No { }
Y/N
If yes, please quantify:
If yes, please quantify:
Date
Do you take medication regularly [please advise interviewer]
Do you need glasses to read or for distance
Have you ever had a head injury
Details
YES
YES
YES
NO
NO
NO
Do you suffer from any of the following conditions? Please state [Y] Yes or [N] No.
Heart conditions
Diabetes
Rheumatic fever
Asthma/Bronchitis
Cough [frequent]
Rheumatic fever
High blood pressure
Epilepsy/fits
Shortness of breath
Skin rashes/eczema
Anemia
Headaches [frequent]
Chest trouble
Fainting or dizziness
Hay fever
Jaundice
Prostrate problems
Period problems
Varicose veins
Rupture
Back or spinal problems
Impairment of the ears
Impairment of the eyes
Any form of mental disorder
Any form of nervous disorder
Any disorder affecting the lungs
Swelling of legs/ankles
Illness or disease
Requiring treatment
For more than 14
days
I declare that to the best of my knowledge and belief the information given above is correct. I
understand that if I am appointed and this information has been falsified then I am liable for
dismissal. My signature below confirms my medical condition.
Signed.
Dated: