Overview
Join our dedicated care team as a Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals who need support with daily activities. This rewarding role involves providing compassionate, personalized care through home care services. You will work closely with clients to promote their independence, well-being, and comfort while ensuring their safety and dignity are maintained at all times. Whether assisting with personal care, medication, or daily routines, your positive attitude and proactive approach will create a warm environment for those you support.
Duties
- Assist clients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to ensure their comfort and dignity.
- Support clients with mobility needs, including helping them move safely around their environment or using mobility aids.
- Follow individual care plans meticulously to deliver tailored care that meets each person’s specific needs and preferences.
- Administer medication as prescribed and keep accurate records of all care activities in compliance with regulations.
- Engage in meaningful communication with clients to promote social interaction and emotional well-being.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by assisting with household chores or infection control procedures.
- Document all care provided accurately using IT systems designed for healthcare settings to ensure seamless communication within the team.
Skills
- Excellent communication skills in English to effectively interact with clients, families, and team members.
- Strong IT skills for managing electronic care plans, documentation, and reporting tasks efficiently.
- Valid driving license and own transport.
- Experience working in providing home care is advantageous but not essential; training will be provided.
- Ability to follow detailed care plans accurately while adapting to individual client needs with compassion.
- Good physical fitness to perform tasks that require standing, walking, lifting, or assisting clients with mobility.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to build trusting relationships and provide empathetic support in sensitive situations.
This position offers an engaging opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive environment dedicated to enhancing quality of life for others. We are committed to paying all our team members fairly for their vital contributions—because caring is always valued!
Pay: £13.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
