Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK seeks a Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. This role involves personal care, companionship, and assisting with daily tasks. No prior experience is required, but a compassionate attitude and a driving license are essential. Join a dedicated team and enjoy flexible working hours, training opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay

Enhanced occupational paternity pay

Death in Service Payment

Benefits and Well-being Platform

28 days annual leave (pro-rata)

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!

Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive discounts

Flexible hours, part and full-time options

Paid training (online and face-to-face)

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience needed, but compassion and communication skills are essential.
• Must have a driving license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals for comprehensive care.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

Care Assistant

Sage Care Limited

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Sage Care, every day is different. Every day offers you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that changes people's lives.

We support service users in various locations across London.

WORK LOCATION:

We welcome applications from drivers based in and around the surrounding areas

Shifts work across seven days a week,

EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm

Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities

Our Care Professionals are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet, and support them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.

Helping our clients overcome mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including the use and care of aids/adaptations and personal equipment.

Assisting with domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry, and emptying commodes.

Our Care Professionals help with personal care such as washing, bathing, and toileting.

Helping with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks, and drinks, and assisting with feeding if required.

Assisting clients with preparing and administering medication.

Job Description

What else you'll help with:

• Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations, activities, and outings.
• Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining the client's dignity and privacy.
• Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with the administration of medication as per care plan guidelines.
• Nutrition and Mealtimes – preparing tasty and nutritious meals, considering dietary requirements and preferences, and assisting with feeding when necessary.
• Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, including light cleaning, laundry, and tidying up living spaces.
• Mobility Assistance – help with getting around safely, including transfers, walking support, and using mobility aids.
• Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in the client's physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals and family members.
• Social Inclusion – encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
• Emotional Support – providing a listening ear, empathy, and reassurance to clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, or distress.
• Documentation – maintaining accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any changes in the client's condition.
• Safety and Emergency Response – ensuring a safe living environment, recognising potential hazards, and responding appropriately to emergencies.

Collaboration – working effectively with other care team members, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure comprehensive and consistent care.

Qualifications

What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)

Hold onto your hats, because you don't need any social care experience to join our team! We're more interested in your heart of gold and your ability to sprinkle kindness wherever you go. You'll need to be resilient and eager to learn. Get ready to develop your skills as part of our close-knit team!

While previous experience isn't necessary, you'll need to show us that you've got compassion, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. A commitment to delivering respectful, top-quality care is essential!

• Right to work within the UK.
• A driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role. (Especially in rural areas — think of yourself as a care-providing road runner!)

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We see extraordinary achievements every day thanks to our talented and dedicated staff. We aim to transform the care industry by working smarter, using innovative technology, and driving positive change. As the largest care provider in the UK, we offer extensive career opportunities, choice, and security. Join us on our journey and develop your career with us.

As a Care Assistant, you'll receive:

• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay.
• Death in Service Payment.
• Benefits and Well-being Platform.
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
• Blue Light Card eligibility – exclusive discounts at major brands.
• Flexible hours, part and full-time options.
• Local work and paid mileage.
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
• Paid training (online and face-to-face).
• Opportunities for self-development and progression.
• Access to our in-house app.
• Work for the largest care company in the UK!

If you're ready for an exciting career in care, apply today! JOIN OUR TEAM OF EVERYDAY HEROES!

We are an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to our dedicated care assistants, we achieve extraordinary results every day. We are committed to positive change and innovation in the care industry. Join us and make a difference!