Hours:

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including

dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.

• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of

personal aids and equipment.

• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.

• To provid...