Domiciliary Carer

Caremark Wakefield; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark Wakefield is seeking caring and reliable Care Assistants to support people in their own homes across the Wakefield area. Roles include personal care, nutrition support, medication assistance and daily living tasks, with shifts mornings to weekends.

Full-time and part-time opportunities exist; driving licence is desirable but not essential. Join a compassionate team dedicated to dignity and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in home care or similar setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and risk assessments.
• Maintaining confidentiality and respectful to client.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to travel between allocated visits.

Responsibilities

• Supporting personal care including washing, showering, dressing and toileting.
• Providing continence care while protecting privacy and dignity.
• Preparing meals and drinks and encouraging good nutrition.
• Supporting medication in line with care plans and procedures.
• Assisting people to move safely using moving and handling plans.
• Offering companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• Supporting daily routines and community activities where included.
• Helping with light housework to maintain a safe home.
• Completing accurate and timely care records.
• Reporting changes in health or wellbeing to the office.
• Notifying safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Working with families and professionals to provide person-centred care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Teamwork

Record keeping

Follow care plans

Job description

Caremark Wakefield is recruiting caring, compassionate and reliable Care Assistants for full-time and part-time opportunities supporting people in their own homes across the Wakefield area.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives, helping them remain safe, comfortable and independent at home. We are looking for people who show kindness, patience and respect and take pride in delivering personalised care.

Your role will include:

• - Supporting personal care, including washing, showering, dressing and toileting.
• - Providing continence care while protecting privacy and dignity.
• - Preparing meals and drinks and encouraging good nutrition and hydration.
• - Supporting medication in accordance with individual care plans, training and company procedures.
• - Assisting people to move safely, following moving and handling plans and using equipment where required.
• - Offering companionship, reassurance and emotional support.
• - Supporting daily routines, interests and community activities where included in the care plan.
• - Helping with light household tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable home.
• - Completing accurate and timely care records.
• - Reporting changes in health, wellbeing or circumstances to the office.
• - Recognising and reporting safeguarding concerns promptly.
• - Working with colleagues, families and other professionals to provide consistent, person-centred care.

Each person’s needs are different, and your duties will follow their individual care plan. You will be expected to respect their choices, encourage independence and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with care visits taking place during mornings, lunchtimes, afternoons, evenings and weekends.

A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle are desirable but not essential. Applications are welcome from both drivers and non-drivers.

A caring, compassionate and patient approach.Respect for people’s dignity, privacy, choices and independence.Good communication and interpersonal skills.Reliability, punctuality and commitment to agreed shifts.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Ability to follow care plans, risk assessments and company procedures.Ability to maintain accurate records and handle information confidentially.Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments.Ability to travel reliably between allocated care visits.Right to work in the UK.