Unit 9 Dowren House Foundry Lane Hayle Cornwall Tr27 4HD Tel : 01736 448263 Email: careteam@phcs.me.uk Premier Healthcare Solutions are committed to treating job applicants and employees fairly and consistently. We will act to ensure equality of opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, both for reasons of natural justice and fair treatment and to ensure that the most suitable employees are appointed in order to maximise the Companies efficiency. We aim to embrace diversity in all that we do and we recognise the worth of each individual’s experience, expertise and opinion, and we hold respect for one another at the heart of our organisation. Which post are you applying? How did you learn of this vacancy? Are you related to an employee of Premier Healthcare Solutions: (Please give details) Post reference number: Personal Details: Surname: Forenames: Address: Home Number: Mobile Number: Email Address: Work Number: Current Employment Details: Name of current/most recent Employer: Address: Telephone no: Current post: Brief Description of Duties: Current Pay: Period of Notice required by current employer: £ Education: General Education Further Education/Professional Qualifications Level Grade Qualification Grade/Class Employment History Name and address of employer (Most recent first) Positions Key Achievements Reason for leaving Disability We are using the word “disability” to include people with obvious disabilities and those with invisible disabilities or persistent health problems. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 defines a disability as: “A physical or mental impairment which has substantial and long-term (lasting more than 12 months) adverse effect on your day to day living” Have you a disability which requires the provision of specific facilities at interview or for work? If so, is there anything we could do to assist you? Please give details: Personal Development Please state any courses, membership, voluntary work or public service/duties you consider relevant, with outcomes where applicable: Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974 Have you ever been cautioned or convicted of a criminal offence? NO YES If yes, please give details in a separate envelope. You are required to give details of all “spent convictions” if you are applying for a post that involves direct contact with vulnerable adults. 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NO YES Supporting Statement This is an opportunity to draw attention to aspects of your career, training courses attended, interests, Ambitions, etc., which make you suitable for the post. Also state why you are interested in applying for this post and make particular reference to the Role Description. Use additional sheets if necessary. References Please give names and address of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Reference 1 Reference 2 Employer: Employer/Personal Name: Name: Job Title: Relationship: Company: Company: Address: Address: Telephone No: Telephone No: E-mail: E-Mail: Should referees be approached prior to interview? Yes No Sickness and Absence: Please state the number of absences, due to sickness, over the past 12 months Signature The information given in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, true and accurate. I understand that any false declarations may lead to the withdrawal of a job offer or termination of employment. Canvassing will disqualify your application. Signature of applicant: Date: Equalities & Diversity Monitoring Questionnaire Strictly Confidential Monitoring the diversity of our applicants and staff is an essential part of Premier Solution’s commitment to Equalities and Diversity. Please complete this form and your application form. It is entirely confidential and will not be made available to in short listing or the selection process, or for any purpose other than monitoring reporting. Healthcare return it with those involved and statistical Date of birth: Gender: Ethnicity - please tick the most appropriate box below to describe your ethnic group or origin. (This question helps us to identify the ethnic diversity of those applying for vacancies within the organisation. The classifications are those used in the 2001 census, and are recommended by the Commission for Racial Equality). White: British Irish Other White Mixed: White White White Other Asian or Asian British: Indian Pakistani Bangladeshi Other Asian Black or Black British Black Caribbean Black African Other Black Chinese or Other Ethnic Group: Chinese Other Ethnic Group and Black Caribbean and Black African and Asian Mixed Do you consider yourself to have a disability? (Premier Healthcare Solutions are committed to ensuring that people with disabilities are supported and encouraged to apply for employment with us and to achieve progress in that employment. This question helps us to assess our success in achieving this aim). Yes NB. 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Thank you for your Co-operation JOB DESCRIPTION Title of Post: Community Care Assistant Part and Full Time: Purpose of Post: Responsible for the care, treatment and well being of the allocated Client. Working within the legislative requirements and health and safety requirements, to comply with the procedures set out in Premier Healthcare Solutions policy documents. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To help as a team member create a caring, safe and secure environment or elderly people connected to Premier Healthcare Solutions. 2 .Involvement in and supervision of daily routine living i.e. getting up, meal times, chores, community group meeting, socialising, leisure time, and going to bed. 3 .To ensure that all clients receive an acceptable level of material, physical and emotional care. 4 .Supervise elderly people on social outings. 5. Accept the role of Community carer and support them in their everyday life styles individually with elderly people. 6. Identify difficulties experienced by elderly people and areas of progress and good functioning for the purpose of the client to gain self-development. 7. Aware of Premier Healthcare Solutions policies: No Lifting, No Smoking, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality. 8. Seek professional development through attendance at staff meetings months), in house training initiatives and external training opportunities. (every 6 9. To work as a committed, co-operative, supportive and flexible colleague within a staff team. 10 .To communicate with colleagues effectively 11. To support the care plan for each elderly person in a professional manner. 12. To understand and comply with Premier Healthcare Solutions policies and procedures documents. 13. Carry out other duties within the post-holders competence or may be required from time to time. 14 .Appraisals to be carried out according to our policy. 15. Hours are variable over a 7-day rota, are not guaranteed, and may involve working over 48 hours, for which a separate agreement will be signed, this is contained within the contract. 16. To work in the community, based in clients homes to provide a service for the client. 17. To promote independence and retain a high standard of living in their everyday life. 18. To report any problems that may occur during working hours at the earliest opportunity. 19. To use all safety equipment in an appropriate manner i.e. wearing gloves in all clients’ homes of which receive personal care. 20. To use hoists and/or sliding sheets when required and within our policy documents. 21. To dispose of waste i.e. pads. 22. To ensure that each working environment is left clean, tidy and safe for the client and colleague’s. 23. To have a good health record and be fit enough to take part in a range of physical activities involving elderly people. 24. To ensure that personal information such as telephone numbers and addresses is not exchanged either way with service users. 25. Not to discuss with a client any information regarding another client or colleague. 26. To maintain a level of patience, integrity, Sensitivity, Self confidence, good personal boundaries and a degree of personal maturity. 27. Staff are required to notify Premier Healthcare Solutions of any new criminal offence they may have committed, including motoring offences.