Job Description

Household Carer (Days) – Permanent Contract

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£14.22 per hour, 40.15 hours per week

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KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

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About KYN

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KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

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KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It's a 32‐bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

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We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

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About the opportunity

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As a Household Carer (Days), you will be responsible for:

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- To support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person‐centred care to individuals who call a KYN residence their home whilst preserving their dignity, respect, and wellbeing
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- To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care e.g. infection control, moving and handling training
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- To ensure the highest standard of individualised person‐centred care and attention is given to residents in the home
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- To ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
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- To promote residents' independence and respect their choices and preferences as reflected in their care plan and through daily conversations
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- To assist residents with their personal care for example, washing, dressing and assistance to use the toilet according to their individual abilities and care needs
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- To undertake minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care
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- To ensure along with your team that our residents' medical, physical, social, and emotional needs are met
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- Use of medical equipment, including hoists, commodes, profiling beds and slide sheets
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- To create a nurturing environment where our residents and their family members feel loved, happy, safe, and secure
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- To ensure residents participate in any decisions about their care to promote an exceptional quality of life in a nurturing and beautiful environment
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- To understand personal care planning, including signs and symptoms of infections; how to assist with incontinence; awareness and reporting of swallowing difficulties
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- To support residents at mealtimes; particularly those who require assistance
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- To encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and help provide physical and mental stimulation
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- To help, support and develop new and less experienced Household Carers
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- To attend clinical supervision sessions as arranged by the relevant Registered Nurse
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- To maintain the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors, and team members
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- To attend and actively participate in team meetings
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- To issue a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to your designated residents, noting any changes
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- To promptly communicate any concerns that have been raised whilst working with the residents to the appropriate member of the senior team
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- To provide a 'warm welcome' to all new residents, current team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
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- To take responsibility for all aspects of care e.g., infection control, moving and handling training
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- To be responsible for the Health and Safety of self, other team members, residents and visitors under the Health and Safety regulations
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- To promptly report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge or take other appropriate actions within the remit of your training and knowledge
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- To attend all statutory training sessions and any other relevant training sessions
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- To adhere to all KYN's policies and procedures
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About you

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- You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
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- You will ideally have NVQ/QCF Diploma Level2/3 in Health and Social Care
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- You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
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- You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued
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- You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise
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- You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently
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- You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
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- You will have the flexibility to meet work requirements
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About our commitment to you

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- Competitive salary and benefits
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- 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
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- Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
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- Bespoke company induction and on‐going training programmes at all levels
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- Access to the best‐in‐class equipment and technology
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- Custom‐made uniforms provided
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- Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
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- Discount schemes
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- Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
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- And much more......
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To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

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KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

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To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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