Compassionate Care Assistant – Day Shifts (26h/wk)

Portsmouth City Council; Shearwater; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support adults with diverse needs. You will provide personal care, assist with meals, and help with daily living activities, always upholding dignity and respect.

You will monitor wellbeing, update electronic care plans using Nourish, and participate in training toward QCF level 2/3 in Social Care and the Care Certificate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated care or support experience with service users.
• Willingness to undertake QCF Level 2/3 training.
• Ability to update electronic care plans and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and daily living support with dignity.
• Assist with mealtimes and light domestic tasks.
• Record wellbeing information and alerts in Nourish system.
• Work as a key worker to support planned care.
• Attend required training and development.

Skills

Patience and empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

QCF Level 2/3 in Social Care

Care Certificate

Tools

Nourish care planning

Electronic care records

Job description

Portsmouth City Council is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support adults with diverse needs. You will provide personal care, assist with meals, and help with daily living activities, always upholding dignity and respect.

You will monitor wellbeing, update electronic care plans using Nourish, and participate in training toward QCF level 2/3 in Social Care and the Care Certificate.