Job Title: Care Assistant / Domiciliary Care Worker
Salary: Competitive hourly rate, dependent on experience, qualifications and responsibilities.
Job Type: Zero Hours Contract (Bank Contract)
Hours: Flexible working patterns including mornings, evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays, subject to service user needs.
Reports To: Company Directors / Registered Manager / Care Supervisor
Location: Harbour Edge Care and Partners, Wimbledon
Service Coverage: Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Richmond upon Thames, Merton and Sutton.
About the Role
Harbour Edge Care is recruiting compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants and Experienced Domiciliary Care Workers to join our growing team. Whether you are new to care or already have experience within the health and social care sector, we welcome individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in people's lives.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career in care, with full training and ongoing support provided. We offer clear progression opportunities for motivated individuals who wish to develop into Senior Carer, Care Supervisor and leadership positions.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates dependent on experience and responsibilities.
- Flexible working patterns.
- Paid training and development opportunities.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Workplace pension scheme (subject to eligibility requirements).
- Ongoing supervision and support.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Job Purpose
The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals within their own homes, enabling them to maintain their independence, dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.
The post holder will deliver care in accordance with individual care plans, company policies, CQC standards and best practice guidance, while promoting choice, privacy, respect and safeguarding at all times.
Key ResponsibilitiesCare and Support
- Provide compassionate, person-centred support in accordance with individual care plans.
- Assist individuals with personal care including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting where required.
- Support individuals with continence care while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Assist with mobility, transferring and moving and handling procedures using approved techniques and equipment.
- Encourage independence and support individuals to maintain daily living skills wherever possible.
- Support service users with meal preparation, nutrition and hydration needs.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.
- Encourage participation in social, recreational and meaningful activities.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Observe, monitor and report changes in physical health, mental wellbeing, behaviour or care needs.
- Support individuals with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, mental health needs and other support requirements.
- Recognise and report safeguarding concerns, accidents, incidents, falls, pressure damage and other risks.
- Follow risk assessments and contribute to the maintenance of a safe environment.
- Adhere to infection prevention and control procedures, including the correct use of PPE.
Medication and Record Keeping
- Support with medication in accordance with company policies, training and authorisation levels.
- Maintain accurate, timely and professional care records, daily notes and incident reports.
- Report concerns, changes and observations promptly to the appropriate manager.
- Ensure all information is recorded in line with confidentiality and data protection requirements.
Partnership Working
- Develop positive and professional relationships with service users, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
- Communicate effectively with all parties involved in the care and support of individuals.
- Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, dignity and respect in all aspects of care delivery.
Professional Responsibilities
- Follow company policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
- Attend mandatory training, supervision sessions, team meetings and professional development activities.
- Maintain professional standards, reliability and accountability at all times.
- Actively contribute to continuous service improvement and high-quality care delivery.
Confidentiality, Data Protection and Information Governance
The post holder will maintain confidentiality at all times and ensure that information relating to service users, employees and the organisation is handled appropriately and securely in accordance with company policies, UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The post holder will promote equality, diversity, inclusion and human rights, ensuring all individuals are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
Health and Safety
The post holder is responsible for complying with all health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and for reporting hazards, incidents, accidents and unsafe practices promptly.
Infection Prevention and Control
The post holder will comply with all infection prevention and control procedures, maintain high standards of hygiene and use personal protective equipment appropriately.
Safeguarding
The post holder has a responsibility to safeguard adults at risk, children and young people where applicable and must report concerns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Learning and Development
The post holder will participate in all mandatory training and professional development activities required to maintain competence and deliver safe, effective care.
Environmental Responsibility
All employees are encouraged to support environmentally responsible working practices through the efficient use of resources and reduction of waste wherever practicable.
Smoking Policy
Harbour Edge Care is committed to providing a healthy, safe and smoke-free environment for service users, employees and visitors.
Flexibility Statement
This job description outlines the principal duties and responsibilities of the role. It is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time to meet the changing needs of the organisation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Caring, compassionate and patient nature.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, trustworthy and professional approach to work.
- Ability to follow care plans, policies and procedures.
- Understanding of dignity, respect, confidentiality and safeguarding principles.
- Good written and verbal English skills.
- Willingness to undertake training and continuous professional development.
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to undergo one).
Desirable
- Previous experience in domiciliary care, residential care, healthcare or support work.
- Experience supporting older people, individuals living with dementia, learning disabilities, physical disabilities or mental health needs.
- Care Certificate completion.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Medication administration training and experience.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Knowledge of CQC standards and person-centred care practices.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
