Care Assistant

Advantage Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking Care Assistants to support clients in their homes. This role involves assisting with personal care, medication management, and domestic tasks, while providing companionship and emotional support. No prior experience is necessary, making it an excellent opportunity for those eager to start a rewarding career in care.

Benefits

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays

Paid training and development

Flexible hours and local work options

Referral bonuses and staff discounts

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care and medication management.
• Assist with domestic tasks and provide companionship.
• Monitor health and report changes to healthcare professionals.

Skills

Kindness

Resilience

Eagerness to learn

Job description

Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At My Home 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 the following locations across London:

WORK LOCATION:

Marylebone, Camden Town, Harlesden, and Cricklewood

Shifts work across seven days a week,

EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm

Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities

• Support clients to live safer and supported lives in their own homes by following individual care plans, assisting with personal care, managing medication, and helping with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.
• Help clients overcome mobility problems and physical disabilities, including care of aids and adaptations.
• Assist with domestic tasks such as making beds, tidying, light cleaning, laundry, and emptying commodes.
• Provide personal care including washing, bathing, and toileting, maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Support with eating and drinking, including meal preparation and feeding assistance.
• Assist with medication administration as per care plans.

Job Description

Additional support you may provide includes:

• Offering companionship to prevent loneliness through conversations, activities, and outings.
• Supporting with personal hygiene, grooming, and toileting.
• Managing medication, including reminders and assistance.
• Preparing nutritious meals considering dietary needs.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy home environment.
• Supporting mobility and safe transfers.
• Monitoring health and reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
• Encouraging social participation and community involvement.
• Providing emotional support and reassurance.
• Keeping accurate care records.
• Ensuring safety and responding to emergencies.
• Collaborating with care team members, healthcare professionals, and families.

Qualifications

What you'll need:

No prior social care experience required. We value kindness, resilience, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to respectful care. You must have the right to work in the UK.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We celebrate everyday achievements driven by our dedicated staff. We aim to innovate and improve the care industry, offering career growth, security, and a supportive environment. As the UK's largest care provider, we provide numerous benefits and opportunities, including:

• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
• Paid training and development
• Flexible hours and local work options
• Referral bonuses and staff discounts
• Work for the largest care company in the UK

If you're ready to start a rewarding career in care, APPLY TODAY!!

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to positive change and diversity in our workforce.