Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant to provide high-quality support to individuals in their own homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring their well-being. The ideal candidate will be reliable, empathetic, and possess excellent communication skills to build trusting relationships with clients. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive environment.
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP WITH THIS JOB.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety at all times
- Help with household chores including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation in accordance with care plans
- Administer medication reminders as directed by healthcare professionals
- Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce feelings of loneliness or isolation
- Follow care plans accurately and report any changes in the client's condition to relevant healthcare providers
- Maintain accurate documentation of care provided and any incidents or concerns
- Drive clients to appointments or social activities as required, ensuring safe transportation
Skills
- Valid driving licence and ability to drive clients safely to appointments or social outings
- Previous experience working within a care home or providing home care is desirable
- Knowledge of care plans and ability to follow them precisely
- Good IT skills for maintaining accurate records and documentation
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Compassionate nature with the ability to build rapport with clients of diverse backgrounds
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
Our ideal candidate must:
- Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate initiative and be respectful towards the service users and other staff members.
- Be an efficient worker who can carry reasonable instructions from other team leaders.
- Be able to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.
Please note this role will require:
- A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Maxim Care Services Limited.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Pay: £12.71-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking
- Paid training
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kettering NN16 0BU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- Mandatory trainings (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
