Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency in Northampton is looking for caring individuals to provide personal care and daily living support to service users. The role requires flexibility for shift work, including weekends, and offers competitive pay and full training. Ideal candidates will have good communication skills and be reliable. A supportive team environment is guaranteed.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Full training and opportunities for career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in care is desirable, but full training will be provided.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to provide two references and complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and effective care tailored to each service user’s specific needs.
• Build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with service users.
• Follow individual care plans to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Northampton - NN12, NN13, NN11 and OX17

Pay Rate: £12.25 per hour and 30p per mile

Shifts

7am - 1pm and 4pm - 9pm

Alternate weekend availability essential

Potential for school hours but need to have weekend availability

What you’ll do

• Provide personal care and daily living support to our service users.

• Promote dignity, independence, and choice.

• Work closely with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals.

• Follow individual care plans to deliver safe, high-quality care.

What we’re looking for

• Caring, compassionate, and reliable individuals.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

• Experience in care is desirable, but full training will be provided.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.

• Must be able to provide two references and complete an enhanced DBS check.

What we offer

• Competitive pay rates.

• Flexible working hours.

• Full training and opportunities for career progression.

• A supportive and friendly team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and effective care tailored to each service user’s specific needs and diagnosis.

• Read and follow the service user’s care plan before undertaking any duties.

• Build positive, respectful, and professional relationships with service users, their families, colleagues, and the wider multi-disciplinary team.

• Promote dignity, independence, and choice for all service users.

• Be sensitive to emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs.

• Follow organisational policies on medication, safeguarding, and staff conduct.

• Maintain accurate records and report any concerns promptly.

Personal Care Duties

You may be required to support with:

• Washing, bathing, and use of bath aids.

• Assisting with grooming (e.g. shaving, washing hair, nail and oral care).

• Dressing and undressing.

• Pressure area care and catheter care.

• Toileting, including colostomy care.

• Safe moving and handling of service users.

• Making and changing beds.

Male and Female positions available