Care Assistant

Audley Villages; Darley Dale; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to deliver high-quality homecare services. The role includes supporting daily living activities, maintaining independence, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Flexible hours and comprehensive training are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

50% discount at all restaurants nationwide

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Ability to accurately complete electronic logs.

Responsibilities

• Visit community customers daily, providing personal care and support.
• Perform household duties and assist with daily tasks.
• Encourage customers to maintain independence.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Empathy

Education

QCF Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

At Audley Care, we’re proud of how we enrich people’s lives by helping them maintain independence at home and delivering exceptional, best-in-class care.

The Care Assistant role provides homecare services including Health & Wellbeing activities, housekeeping, personal care, and companionship.

Care Assistants are essential in maintaining Audley's commitment to high-quality, compassionate care that complies with CQC standards, supporting re-enablement by demonstrating Understanding, Empathy, Respect, and Warmth to our customers.

What will I do?

1. Visit community customers daily, following their personal care plans, which include providing personal care and supporting with daily tasks such as getting in and out of bed, washing, bathing, dressing, assisting with meals and drinks, medication administration, and continence care.
2. Perform household duties like fitness support, health awareness programs, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing, and other chores. Support customers attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions, and providing hospital discharge support.
3. Encourage customers to maintain independence in daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
4. Liaise with family members as needed.
5. Respect customers' dignity and privacy rights.
6. Ensure full compliance with safeguarding policies and behaviors.
7. Attend all relevant training to enhance skills and understanding.
8. As the role is community-based, a driving license and access to a vehicle are preferred.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Support for new care workers through the Audley Academy's full induction and care certificate completion.
• Funding for QCF Level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Good written and spoken English skills.
• Use of a company mobile and app for scheduling and communication.
• Ability to accurately complete electronic logs and follow medication instructions.
• Good knowledge of the local area.
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene, including uniform and grooming policies.
• Effective time management and adaptability to meet customer needs.
• Act as a role model through excellent customer, owner, and team service.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours to accommodate outside commitments.
• 45p per mile to cover travel and petrol costs.
• Comprehensive training, including mandatory courses and NVQ Level 2/3 options in Health and Social Care.
• Company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• 50% discount at all our restaurants nationwide.
• Staff rates at guest suites in our luxury villages nationwide.
• Free membership to our employee discount portal and Healthcare Cash Plan.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Free uniform and more.

Audley Group is committed to equal opportunity employment and affirmative action, welcoming applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.