Care Assistant

Black Horse Care Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driving allowance

Job summary

Black Horse Care Ltd is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide high-quality home care to clients in Leeds. You will follow care plans, support daily living activities, and offer companionship to enhance wellbeing.

Strong communication, basic IT skills, and adherence to health and safety regulations are essential. Driving clients to appointments and activities may be required, with a driving allowance if you have access to a vehicle.

Qualifications

• Must be resident within Leeds in West Yorkshire or its environ.
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans effectively.
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• A genuine passion for providing quality care and support to individuals in need.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Follow individual care plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and any changes in condition.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
• Drive clients to appointments or social activities as required, ensuring their safety during transport.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Record-keeping

Patient support

Driving (if applicable)

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. He or she will be responsible for providing high-quality care to individuals in a home care settings. This role requires effective communication skills and the ability to follow care plans while ensuring the comfort and well-being of our clients. If you have a passion for helping others and possess the necessary skills, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Follow individual care plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and any changes in condition.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
• Drive clients to appointments or social activities as required, ensuring their safety during transport.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while maintaining a clean and organised work environment.

Requirements

• Must be resident within Leeds in West Yorkshire or its environ.
• Drivers with access to own Vehicle will earn £15 and additional driving allowance.
• Previous experience in home care or a similar role is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans effectively.
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping and communication purposes.
• A genuine passion for providing quality care and support to individuals in need.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Care Assistant. No sponsorship available