Care Assistant

Tamfol; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamfol in Chester is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support people with their daily routines and wellbeing, either in a care home or through home care visits. You will work with colleagues to provide respectful, person-centred support guided by each individual's care plan.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and meals, following care plans, and recording information. Driving may be needed for home visits, depending on the role, with a focus on clear communication with

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a considerate, reliable approach.
• Sufficient English to understand instructions, communicate clearly and record information.
• Basic IT skills, or willingness to learn the systems used in the role.
• Experience in a care home or home care is useful, but not essential.
• Driving ability may be needed for home care visits; requirements depend on the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, mobility and everyday activities while promoting dignity and independence.
• Follow care plans, observe changes in wellbeing and share relevant updates with the appropriate colleagues.
• Communicate kindly with the people you support, their families and your team.
• Your impact: By providing attentive support in line with care plans, you help people feel safer, respected and more comfortable in their daily lives.
• Use basic IT to record care information accurately and maintain clear handovers.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

IT basics

Driving

Job description

As a Health Care Assistant, you'll support people with their daily routines and wellbeing, either in a care home or through home care visits. You'll work with colleagues to provide respectful, person-centred support guided by each individual's care plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, meals, mobility and everyday activities while promoting dignity and independence.
• Follow care plans, observe changes in wellbeing and share relevant updates with the appropriate colleagues.
• Communicate kindly with the people you support, their families and your team.
• Your impact: By providing attentive support in line with care plans, you help people feel safer, respected and more comfortable in their daily lives.
• Use basic IT to record care information accurately and maintain clear handovers.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and a considerate, reliable approach.
• Sufficient English to understand instructions, communicate clearly and record information.
• Basic IT skills, or willingness to learn the systems used in the role.
• Experience in a care home or home care is useful, but not essential.
• Driving ability may be needed for home care visits; requirements depend on the role.