Care Assistant – Job Description
Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: Various locations
Reporting To: Care Coordinator / Registered Manager
Job Summary:
As a Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes or care settings, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and a good quality of life.
Key Responsibilities:
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Assist clients with personal care, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
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Support clients with mobility and transfers
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Administer or prompt medication as required
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Prepare meals and assist with feeding where necessary
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Provide companionship and emotional support
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Assist with daily living tasks such as shopping, cleaning, and laundry
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Monitor and report any changes in clients’ health or wellbeing
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records
About The Role
Requirements:
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Minimum 6 months care experience (preferred)
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Right to work in the UK
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Good communication and interpersonal skills
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Compassionate, patient, and reliable
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Skills & Qualities:
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Empathy and a caring nature
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Attention to detail
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Professionalism and integrity
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Time management and reliability
Working Hours:
Flexible shifts available, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Benefits:
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Competitive pay rates
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Flexible working schedule
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Ongoing training and development
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Career progression opportunities
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Supportive team environment
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
At Homecare Gurus, our core values are the foundation of our commitment to delivering exceptional domiciliary care. We believe in compassionate care, treating every client with kindness, dignity, and respect. Our services are personalised, ensuring that each individual receives a bespoke care plan that reflects their unique needs and preferences. We uphold the highest standards of professional excellence, with a team that is continually trained to provide the best possible care. Trust and integrity are paramount; we operate with honesty and transparency to ensure peace of mind for our clients and their families. Embracing innovative solutions, we strive to stay at the forefront of the home care industry, offering effective and efficient care. Our client-centred approach places our clients at the heart of everything we do, listening carefully and working collaboratively to ensure their well-being, comfort and happiness. We are dedicated to community engagement, fostering strong ties to enhance the support network available to our clients.
Company Culture
At Homecare Gurus, our dedicated team aims to deliver the highest level of service at every touchpoint. Our commitment extends beyond merely caring; we provide peace of mind and are genuinely interested in the well-being and comfort of our clients.
Based in High Wycombe, we proudly serve clients who require domiciliary care and live around High Wycombe, Marlow, Bourne End, Beaconsfield, Wooburn Green, and so many other areas close to High Wycombe.
For our clients who require carers and nurses in residential or nursing homes, we have carers available primarily in Norfolk, Suffolk, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, London, Buckinghamshire, Bristol and West Glamorgan.
For Live-In care, we are able to offer carers in any part of England and Wales.
Our diverse team of care workers are passionate about the work they do, have a strong command of English and are meticulously trained to the highest standards of care.
Company Benefits
Working for Homecare Gurus means joining a highly supportive, family-run team that truly believes happy, well-supported carers are the foundation of exceptional care. They back this philosophy with highly competitive pay rates (ranging from £14.56 to £21.84 per hour depending on the shift), paid holiday, and stable, regular placements. Because they train their staff to work across both domiciliary (home) and residential environments, you will benefit from excellent ongoing training to build a versatile, long-term career. Above all, you will enjoy flexible rotas that fit around your lifestyle, a dedicated office team that always has your back, and a deeply rewarding, purpose-driven work culture where your wellbeing is valued just as much as that of the clients you support.
Competitive salary, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities
Salary
£14.00 - £20.00 per hour
