Residential Care Worker Days

Job Summary

Residential Care Worker – Day shift (Part‑time, 28 hours per week). Provide person‑centred care to adults, ensuring safety, dignity and support for physical, emotional, and social needs based on individual care plans.

Responsibilities

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Meet the physical needs of service users (washing, bathing, toileting, dressing, personal care) and encourage self‑care and independence.
• Oversee completion of care and support plans and mandatory monthly summaries.
• Review and implement individual care/support plans and risk assessments; act as the user’s key worker.
• Meet social and emotional support needs by encouraging interaction and contact with family, carers, friends, advocates and the wider community.
• Support participation in group and individual activities, including escorting to medical appointments, outings, and annual holidays within relevant risk assessments.
• Write and maintain daily records (case recording, financial transactions, etc.) ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Promote a healthy and safe environment by attending to domestic tasks (washing, ironing linens, cleaning kitchen and bathrooms) in line with infection control guidance.
• Cook and serve meals, light snacks and drinks, respecting dietary and feeding needs and maintaining food‑handling records.
• Assist the residential leader with ordering, stock control, medication review and give medication as prescribed.
• Undertake development training relevant to service needs and keep up to date with sector legislation.
• Fulfil health and safety responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and council policy.

Qualifications

• Direct experience caring for adults, either in paid employment or voluntary setting.
• Good communication skills, including empathy and the ability to listen and act on individual needs and preferences.
• Hold a care certificate, Level2 care apprenticeship or equivalent, or willingness to work towards the qualification.
• Ability to work hours on a rota basis, including bank holidays and weekends.

Working Hours & Schedule

28 hours per week, part‑time. Shift work on a rota, covering bank holidays and weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on council pay scales.
• Contribution to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Annual leave: 23 days (increasing with length of service) plus 8 public holidays and 3 mandatory holidays.

Equality and Inclusion

We are committed to increasing diversity, equality, and inclusion across our workforce. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Contact Information

For informal discussion about the role, contact Calistus Ejike, Manager, at 01482706988 or Calistus.Ejike@hullcc.gov.uk.

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