A full UK driving licence may be desirable, but public transport is accessible for people living locally.,,,TP Care at Homes Ltd is recruiting dedicated and resilient Health Care Assistants to support a very active, sporty and motivated woman in her home in Blandford Forum .
This is a complex care role associated with spinal injury.
The package is delivered on week A & B pattern:
Week A: Wednesday & Thursday 0800-1400
Week B: Friday & Saturday & Sunday: 0800-1400
About the role
You will work as part of a team to support a woman with her daily routine, safety and personal care needs. The role requires a high level of professionalism and communicational skills. You will be expected to build good rapport, trust, maintain professional boundaries, follow support plans and risk assessments, and work closely with family members and professionals where required.
Duties may include providing support with daily living, safeguarding, observation, documentation and promoting the individual’s independence and quality of life.
What we are looking for
We are seeking applicants who are compassionate, dependable and emotionally resilient, with a genuine commitment to person-centred care, more specifically - complex care. Experience supporting people with spinal injury would be advantageous but full bespoke training and shadow shifts are provided.
Applicants should be able to:
- Work effectively as part of a team
- Follow care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures
- Remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to incidents
- Communicate clearly and professionally
- Maintain accurate records and handovers
A full UK driving licence may be desirable but public trasnport is accessible for people living locally.
Essential requirements
Successful applicants will be expected to meet safer recruitment and compliance requirements appropriate to care work. This may include:
- Enhanced DBS check, including the appropriate workforce and barred list checks where the role is eligible
- Satisfactory references
- Proof of right to work in the UK
- Suitability to work with children and/or adults at risk, depending on the final package arrangement and legal eligibility for checks
- Willingness to complete mandatory training, including safeguarding, moving and handling, medication awareness, health and safety, infection prevention and control, and positive behaviour support
Safeguarding statement
TP Care at Homes Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment, work within safeguarding procedures, and report concerns promptly in line with legislation, local procedures and company policy. Safer recruitment practices will be followed throughout. DBS exists to help employers make safer recruitment decisions, and care roles may be eligible for enhanced checks where the legal criteria are met.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
TP Care at Homes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or gender reassignment. We are committed to fair, inclusive and non-discriminatory recruitment practices under the Equality Act 2010.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
This role may be exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the applicable legal criteria for the post. Where this applies, shortlisted applicants may be required to disclose convictions and cautions that are not protected. Employers must only ask for criminal record information where the law allows it.
Female applicants only
Due to the personal nature of the role and the specific needs of the client, applications are open to female candidates only. This is a genuine occupational requirement and is lawful under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Why join TP Care at Homes Ltd?
This is an opportunity to be part of a specialist care package where your work will make a direct and meaningful difference. You will join a service that values safe practice, professionalism, compassion and high-quality person-centred support.
How to apply
Please apply through Indeed with your CV and a short supporting statement outlining your experience, availability and suitability for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary, Zero hours contract
Pay: £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
