Care Assistant

Home Instead; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Home Instead Huntingdon is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our evenings team. You will work in clients' homes between 5pm and 10pm, Monday to Friday, with alternate weekends, providing personal care, companionship and practical support.

You will accompany clients to appointments, help with meals and light housekeeping, maintain accurate records, and report changes to supervisors. The role requires patience, reliability and the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and their families.
• Strong sense of reliability, trustworthiness, and respect for client confidentiality.
• Physical stamina to assist with mobility and personal care tasks.
• Patience, empathy, and understanding towards clients' diverse needs.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for client transportation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and medication management.
• Prepare nutritious meals and help with light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and social activities.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behaviour to supervisors.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe environment for clients.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Care passion

Communication skills

Client relations

Reliability

Mobility support

Patience & empathy

Literacy & numeracy

Evenings & weekends

Driver licence

Independence & teamwork

Care experience desired

Job description

Home Instead is the world’s leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Professionals to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support.

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Huntingdon. We are looking for compassionate home care workers to work in the evenings in Huntingdon between5pm – 10pm Monday to Friday and alternate Weekends. As a Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing personalized care and support in their homes.

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility, and medication management
• Prepare nutritious meals and help with light housekeeping tasks
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Accompany clients to medical appointments and social activities
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behaviour to supervisors
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and family members to ensure comprehensive care
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain a clean, safe environment for clients
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for supporting others and delivering outstanding care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients and their families
• Strong sense of reliability, trustworthiness, and respect for client confidentiality
• Physical stamina to assist with mobility and personal care tasks
• Patience, empathy, and understanding towards clients' diverse needs
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle for client transportation
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not required

Additional Information

By joining Home Instead Huntingdon, you'll have the opportunity to build lasting friendships with those in your area whilst feeling supported by a team every step of the way. Plus, you will feel good knowing you're earning a good income while doing something you love.

Whether you already have experience in the care sector or are looking for a new career, we would love to hear from you! Click apply today or call us on 01480 454 293 and ask to speak to our friendly Recruiter Jo to learn more.

THIS ROLE REQUIRES THAT THE APPLICANT RESIDES IN THE UK AND HAS THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK. We are not sponsoring VISA applications at this time.

Applicants must have a means of transport as clients are cared for in their own homes, or would like you to accompany them on appointments or outings and can live in remote areas.

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