Care Assistant

PerCurra Ltd; Maldon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A reputable domiciliary care company seeks compassionate individuals to join as domiciliary care assistants, providing essential support to clients in their own homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, implementing care plans, and ensuring clients' comfort and safety. The role offers full-time hours, training opportunities, and various benefits.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday pay

Career progression opportunities

Free training program

Flexitime

Free parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in a home care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• A valid driving license is required to travel between locations.
• Desire to help others is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
• Support clients in maintaining their independence and dignity.
• Drive to clients’ homes as required.

Skills

Proficient in English

Communication skills

Compassionate nature

Understanding of care plans

IT systems familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

We'd love for you to join our dedicated local care team as a domiciliary care assistant. We are seeking compassionate individuals to provide essential support to our clients in their own homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. Your contributions will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and vulnerable in our community.

At PerCurra, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for our clients, allowing them to live the life they choose.

We are a reputable domiciliary care company with a 'GOOD' CQC rating. We cover Chelmsford, Billericay, Ingatestone, Brentwood, and surrounding areas. All carers are expected to cover all locations. You will also be paid for travel time and mileage.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Support individuals in maintaining their independence and dignity while providing companionship.
• Implement and follow care plans tailored to each client's needs, ensuring all requirements are met effectively.
• Communicate clearly with clients and families.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress as per desired outcomes.
• Drive to clients’ homes as required, ensuring timely arrival for scheduled visits.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients.

Skills

• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Previous experience in a home care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping and communication purposes is beneficial.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans accurately.
• A valid license is required for the role to travel between locations. (Essential)
• A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others is essential for success in this role.

We Offer

• Introduction and training: Get started with confidence through our free induction and training program.
• Company pension and holiday pay.
• Career progression: Opportunities to complete higher-level qualifications.

Weekly Schedule

• Mornings 07:00-16:00
• Evenings 16:00-23:00
• Alternate weekends working (essential)

FAST TRACK interviews are available, and if successful, you will start as soon as possible, subject to references and DBS checks.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for!

Job Details

• Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Physical Setting

• Homecare

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for!