Care Assistant

PerCurra Chelmsford West and Brentwood; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local domiciliary care company is seeking compassionate Home Care Assistants in Chelmsford to provide essential support to elderly clients. Duties include assisting with personal care, preparing meals, and providing companionship. Ideal candidates will have effective communication skills and a desire to improve clients' lives. Full-time and part-time roles are available with flexible schedules.

Benefits

Company pension and holiday pay

Career progression opportunities

Casual dress

Flexitime

Free parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Proficient in English, both spoken and written.
• Understanding of care plans and ability to implement them.
• Empathy and a genuine desire to improve lives.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers.
• Prepare meals and assist with dietary needs.
• Perform light housekeeping duties.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.
• Communicate with clients and families.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to drive and hold a valid driving licence

Basic IT skills

Understanding of care plans

Strong interpersonal skills

Empathy and patience

Job description

About this role

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you thrive on making a positive impact in your community? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

At PerCurra, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for elderly clients, allowing them to live independent in their own homes. We are a reputable, domiciliary care company with a 'GOOD' CQC rating, supporting our clients to live their lives their way. We cover Chelmsford, Billericay, Ingatestone, Brentwood and surrounding areas.

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant's to provide essential support in a home care environment. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting individuals with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being is a priority. For this role you will need to have effective communication skills, the ability to follow care plans and the caring nature.

Duties

• Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times.
• Prepare meals and assist with dietary needs according to individual care plans.
• Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and organised living environment.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to enhance their quality of life.
• Communicate effectively with clients and their families.
• Accompany clients to appointments or social outings as required.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any concerns to senior management.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in English, both spoken and written, to ensure clear communication.
• Ability to drive and hold a valid driving licence.
• Basic IT skills for maintaining records and communicating via digital platforms.
• Understanding of care plans and the ability to implement them effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and their families.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to improve the lives of those you assist.

Benefits

• Introduction and training: Get started with confidence through our free induction and training programme.
• Company pension and holiday pay.
• Career progression: Opportunities to complete higher level qualifications.
• Weekly schedule: Mornings 0700‑1600, Evenings 1600‑2300, Alternate weekends working (essential).
• Casual dress.
• Flexitime.
• Free parking.
• On‑site parking.
• Sick pay.

FAST TRACK interviews available, and if successful, you will start as soon as possible… subject to references and DBS (as with any reputable care provider).

Job Types: Full‑time, Part‑time, Permanent.

Application question(s):
Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?
Do you have a full UK Driving Licence?
Do you have access to your own vehicle?
Work Location: In person