Care Worker Application Pack

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Care Worker Application Pack Thank you for your interest in applying to work with us. Please read the following information before filling out your application… Introduction Bright Care at Home was founded in 2009 in Edinburgh by Tim and Louise Cocking. It is our mission to help the elderly live confidently and age gracefully in their own homes for as long as possible either through supporting individuals directly or offering respite services to unpaid family carers. We choose to make a positive difference in the lives of seniors and their families who love them. We now also have an office in Glasgow to serve new clients in the Glasgow, East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire area. Most of our clients will require additional help with everyday living but do not relish the thought of residential care. We offer a cost effective alternative to residential care. Examples of our home-based support include every day domestic tasks such as, cleaning, laundry, meal preparation alongside companionship and occasionally some personal care. We can also handle a lot of respite, sleepover and live in care assignments which often include helping clients get out and about in the community and making the most of local activities and events. We focus on companionship and always strive to spend quality time with our customers. We do this mainly by maintaining minimum visits of two hours or more (although occasionally some visits might only be an hour). All of our clients are private paying individuals who use us either as an alternative or top up to statutory state provision. They prefer to have complete choice and control over how they receive their care. Who and what are we looking for? We are seeking carers who are warm and compassionate people and who love working with the elderly. Experience is not necessary as full training is provided, but it is beneficial. The hours that we can offer are flexible and part time. We will do our best to get you the hours you are looking for as soon as possible, but because the uptake of new clients is not always predictable, we cannot guarantee start dates or the matching with clients straight away. The default position of all of our carers is “bank staff” with no guaranteed hours. However, once you get established as part of the team in some cases we can offer you a guaranteed hours contract. Ideally, you will have a full driving license and a reliable vehicle however if you are confident on public transport and know your way around the city and suburbs – this can still work. All prospective staff will be thoroughly background checked including disclosed and referenced. The work may take you all over the local area. For happy and committed staff, there will be plenty of opportunities to further your training and qualifications in care with us. A high degree of flexibility will be required as we train you, await your disclosure and get you set up with an initial client base for you to serve. It can sometimes take a few weeks from an interview until we can secure regular work for successful candidates. Please read the summary job description on the next page to find out more about the sorts of tasks that would be expected of you or visit our website: www.brightcare.co.uk. Next Steps If you would like to be considered for an interview please fill out the application form attached and return it to us. Alternatively, if you feel this may not be what you are looking for, then we wish you all the best in finding a job just right for you!

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Job Description Prior to the start of each assignment Bright Care will provide you with background information about your client and review any special needs this client may have. The following describes your primary responsibilities to your client. The Personal Care Plan will specify exactly what you do for the individual client. OBJECTIVE: TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL CARE AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENABLE THE CLIENT TO REMAIN INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN HOME. Offer friendly companionship and personal support Assist with walking, mobility and light exercise Plan & prepare meals followed by clean-up. Make beds Light housekeeping to include light dusting and light vacuuming Laundry Run errands(shopping etc) Provide assistance with bathing and personal care. In sleepover or live-in situations o Assist client to and from bed o Assist client throughout the night o Prepare morning meals and cleanup. o Launder sheets. Other Requirements Write updates in the Communication Book on each visit. Monitor and pay attention to the overall welfare of our clients and report any client changes or concerns to the office. Form positive relations with family members and friends who also have an input into the daily life of your clients.

Qualifications Ability to treat clients with dignity and respect Ability to speak English clearly, both in person and on the phone Ability to be flexible with shift patterns and adapt to clients and new situations

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Please return both Edinburgh and Glasgow applications by post to: Bright Care Summerside Old Dalkeith Road Edinburgh EH22 1RT

Application for Employment

Or email to: [email protected]

Date: Personal Details Full Name

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Transportation: Do you have a current UK driving license? yes

Do you have use of a car for work?

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A driver’s license and proof of insurance will be required at time of hire. Are you able to provide these? yes no Availability Available to work Full time Part time Nights

Times you are available to work

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Can you be called at the last minute in case of emergency? yes no

Secondary Education Qualifications gained

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Experience Discuss any training or experience you have in caring for others

What would you like most about working in care?

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Employment History Please begin with your present/most recent employer then your previous employers. Use reverse side of sheet if additional space is required. May we contact your current employer prior to interview? yes no Company name and address From Job title

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References Please give names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons who will be able to provide a professional reference for you, one of which has to be you current/most recent employer and the other to be a previous employer or person in a professional capacity. Please provide details of a third person who can provide a personal reference for you. yes no May we contact referees prior to interview? Full Name Capacity in which giving a reference? Address City

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For our recruitment purposes Please describe how you heard of this position:

Declaration: I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have given on this application form is correct, I authorize you to make any enquiries necessary in connection with this application. Signature

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Equal Opportunities Form Equal Opportunities Form We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age sex, religion, disability, medical condition, national origin, or marital status. Please complete this form to assist Bright Care in monitoring its recruitment and selection process. In addition the information will form part of the employment record for the successful applicant and will be used for future equal opportunities monitoring. Nationality

Sex Male

Date of Birth

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Marital Status Married/Civil Partners

Do you consider yourself as having a disability? Single

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Ethnic Origin

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C. Black or Black British

Please identify with which of the following catagories you would most associate yourself, with regard to your ethnic or cultural background. A. White Scotish

Carribean African Any other Black or Black British ___________________________________ D. Other Ethnic Group Any other Ethnic background _____________________________________

Irish British Any other White background __________________________ B. Asian or Asian British Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Chinese Any other Asian background ___________________________

Criminal Record Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence?

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If you have answered yes please give details. Please note due to the nature of this post it is exempt from the provisions of section 4(2) rehabilitations of offenders act 1974 as ammended. Applicants are therefore not entitled to whithold anyinformation regarding criminal convictions including those otherwise considered ‘spent’ under the provisions of the act.

Declaration: I confirm that to the best of my knowledge the information I have given on this application form is correct, I authorize you to make any enquiries necessary in connection with this application. Signature

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