Wellbeing Officer - £11.50
The Wellbeing Officer will support vulnerable adults and children in their own homes.
The post holder will provide respite care which may include sitting services, befriending and taking clients out, and encouraging socialisation.
Duties may include:
Provide respite care to support the primary carers by maintaining social interaction including activities with the service user whilst they would otherwise be alone these duties may include, conversation, reading, board games, assisting with homework for younger service users or activities which interest the service user
Assist with the provision of a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help. This must be in accordance with current health and safety legislation
Supervise the service user outside the home as stipulated in the care plan, this may include attending Crossroads Activity Room, social outings, or light physical activity
Undertake activities to support the service users physical and intellectual wellbeing
In line with the clients care plan, administer only the medication as per the service users blister pack and as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner
In line with the clients care plan, prepare, and serve meals and washing up thereafter.
Encourage socialisation
About the role
Further duties may include:
Participate in an induction programme and attend ongoing in-service training determined by individual need; or organisational requirements or statutory obligations.
Liaise regularly with the Scheme Manager(s) (and colleagues if necessary).
Notify the Scheme Manager(s) immediately of any change in availability to work.
Observe and report back promptly to the Scheme Manager(s) any alteration in the family circumstances affecting service provision.
Complete accurately, correctly and submit to the Scheme Manager(s) signed weekly time sheets and expense claims.
Provide flexible cover for colleagues in the event of holiday/sickness, or absence for personal reasons whilst working as part of a local team of Wellbeing Officers.
Attend regular team meetings as convened by the Operations Team (this is a contractual obligation).
Assist with completion of incident / accident forms accurately and submit promptly to the Scheme Manager(s).
Place typed up Care Plans in Service User’s homes.
Further Information
Ø A mileage allowance of 10p per mile after 600 miles driven per calendar month
Ø You are required to advise Scheme Management of any changes to your personal circumstances which impinge upon your duties as a care attendant.
Ø You must hold a full driving licence, valid insurance (business use) and have use of a car
Ø You must reside in the area advertised
Ø It is desirable that you have previous caring experience
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to live and work in the UK
- Access to a car for work purposes and willingness to obtain business insurance
Crossroads Care NI
Crossroads is a not for profit organisation dedicated to supporting carers and those with care needs across Northern Ireland. Crossroads supports people through a number of projects: Domiciliary – person-centred care, helping people live independently at home. Young Carers – supporting children and young people who are caring on a daily basis. In Your Prime – tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people in Northern Ireland.
Crossroads Care NI is a voluntary organisation whose sole purpose is to provide as much respite care as possible to carers of whatever age and disability. Crossroads have been providing a service to Carers in Northern Ireland since 1979. We provide services through our domiciliary, Young Carers and In Your Prime projects.