Company description
We are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our clients, we offer personalized care services in the comfort of their homes.
Job description
Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of a care assistant vary depending on their client but typically they include:
- Building up relationships with clients in order to gain an awareness of their practical and social needs
- Working with the client and other professionals to develop a care plan for the client
- Aiding clients with daily personal care such as washing, dressing and feeding themselves
- Carrying out everyday tasks for the client such as shopping, cooking or other domestic duties
- Helping people with mobilisation
- Assisting with client's general comfort
- Organising and supporting clients during recreational activities
- Helping clients with administrative tasks such as paying bills, managing budgets, letter or email writing
- Escorting clients to a destination (e.g. school, college or the shops)
- Giving palliative care to clients who are terminally ill
- Working with the families of the client, answering questions and helping them adapt to their caring responsibilities
- Skills:
Care assistants need to have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all kinds of people in situations which can be stressful or emotionally draining. More specifically they should have:
- A friendly approach and the ability to put clients at ease, whatever their physical or social needs
- The ability to be tactful and sensitive at all times
- A good sense of humour
- Respect for the client and their families
- A high level of patience as shifts can be long and often stressful
- A good knowledge of basic health care and hygiene standards
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to deal with aggressive or anxious clients
- A responsible and flexible attitude to clients and the job
- Manual dexterity and a certain level of physical strength
- Good stamina
- The ability to stay calm under pressure
- A commitment to the job, the client and their families
- The ability to think quickly and solve problems as they arise
- Requirements:
- Must have a driver's licence
- Own car would be more beneficial, but a company car can be provided
You’ll need…
- Strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
- A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
- A driving license & access to a vehicle
- You’ll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you’ll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren’t required
All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Apply now to be a part of our fantastic Team and make the 'Siete Care' difference through our focus on quality and compassion!
You’ll help with…
Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene
Medication – collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
Mealtimes – preparing tasty meals
Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it
Mobility – help with getting around
You’ll enjoy…
- Flexible & guaranteed hours – including full & part time hours
- Competitive pay rates – earn up to £14.00
- 24/7 wellbeing support – nurturing your mental health
- Exclusive staff discounts – big deals on top brands
- Self development – career opportunities if you want
- Paid holiday & training – to support your career
- Enhanced pay – for weekends & bank holidays
- Pension – to help prepare for your future
- Refer-a-Friend scheme* – earn £200 for every friend that starts with us
*T&Cs apply
Industry: Health Care
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours
- Company car
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Physical Setting:
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work days:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Banbury, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Banbury, Oxfordshire (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
