Adult Care Worker

What you will learn

• Follow national standards, organisational policies, procedures and codes of conduct
• Comply with health and safety, safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, human rights, duty of care and duty of candour requirements
• Recognise and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and safeguarding concerns, reporting them appropriately
• Deliver person-centred, co-produced care that promotes health, wellbeing, dignity, independence and informed choice
• Support positive risk-taking, contribute to risk assessments and manage conflict using proactive approaches
• Understand individuals’ cognitive, physical, mental health, wellbeing and decision-making capacity, adapting care as needs change
• Recognise, monitor, record and report changes in an individual’s physical or mental condition
• Communicate effectively using verbal, written, non-verbal and digital methods tailored to individual needs
• Maintain accurate, secure records while protecting confidential information and data
• Use digital technologies and care systems to improve communication and service delivery
• Work sustainably by using resources efficiently and disposing of waste safely
• Commit to continuous professional development, lifelong learning, supervision, feedback and personal development planning
• Develop personal resilience and access support to maintain wellbeing
• Support and monitor the safe administration of medicines within the limits of the role
• Demonstrate professionalism by building positive relationships, staying organised, taking responsibility and continuously improving performance.