Care Assistant

Audley Villages; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to join their team. This full-time role involves visiting customers to provide both personal and household care while encouraging their independence. Candidates should possess a good level of English and preferably hold a care certificate. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, a thorough training program, and additional benefits, including holidays and discounts. Join us to make a difference in our customers' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme with 5% contribution

28 days holiday including bank holidays

50% discount on food and drinks

Free uniform

Qualifications

• Must complete induction and support to finish the care certificate.
• Act as a role model exhibiting impeccable service to customers.
• Demonstrate effective time management and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers daily and provide personal care as per their care plan.
• Assist with household duties and medical appointment attendance.
• Encourage independence in daily activities and ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Good level of written and oral English

Good knowledge of the local area

Personal presentation and hygiene to a high standard

Prioritise and manage time effectively

Education

Care certificate

QCF level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care (funded)

Tools

Company mobile and scheduling app

Job description

Care Assistant (3137)

Advertised Location: Audley Redwood Care

Overview

At Audley Care, we’re proud of the way we’re enriching people’s lives. How? By helping people maintain their independence in their own home and delivering exceptional care that’s best in class.

The Care Assistant role offers homecare services to all our customers ranging from Health & Wellbeing activities, housekeeping, personal care, to companionship.

The Care Assistants need to effectively maintain Audley’s objective to deliver high quality, compassionate care that is compliant to CQC requirements and facilitates re-enablement and support by showing Understanding, Empathy, Respect and Warmth to our customers.

What will I do?

• Visiting village & community customers daily, following their personal care plan which will include providing personal care and supporting them with day-to-day tasks. These could include getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing, help with dressing, assisting mealtimes and preparing drinks, administering medication and continence care.
• House duties may include fitness support, Health awareness programmes, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing and other housework. In addition, our customers require support when attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions as well as offering home from hospital support.
• Encouraging customers to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
• Liaising with family members where required.
• Respecting customers’ right to dignity and privacy.
• Full compliance of Safeguarding policies and behaviours.
• Attending all relevant and compulsory training to continually improve skills and understanding.
• Based within the community, a driving licence and vehicle access preferred.

Key Skills & Requirements

• The Audley Academy will support anyone who is new to care, with a full induction programme and support with the completion of their care certificate.
• Audley will also fund the QCF level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Good level of written and oral English.
• Use of company mobile and an app to manage schedules and keep in contact with the care team.
• Accurately complete electronic daily logs to reflect the care plans and follow any medication instructions.
• Good knowledge of the local area.
• Personal presentation and hygiene to a high standard, including uniform cleanliness and jewellery, nails and hair in line with company policy.
• Prioritise and manage time effectively and adapt where needed to meet different customer requirements.
• Act as a role model through impeccable customer, owner and team members service.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours meaning that you’re able to carry on with commitments outside of working life.
• 45p per mile paid to cover any travel and petrol costs.
• Excellent training programme in place including mandatory training and the option to undertake your NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays).
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide.
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide.
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Free uniform and a lot more…

Location

Audley Redwood Beggar Bush lane, Failand, Bristol, United Kingdom, BS8 3TF

Pay Rate

£12.63 - £13.21

Function

Care

Contract Type

Full Time

Hours

30

Equal Opportunity

Audley Group is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’