Care Assistant

Kanz; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

45p per mile

Company pension scheme

28 days holiday

Discount on food and drinks

Staff guest suites

Employee discounts portal

Healthcare cash plan

Refer a friend bonus

Free uniform

Job summary

Audley Care is seeking Care Assistants to deliver high-quality homecare services across our community. You will follow personalised care plans, provide daily personal care, and assist with everyday tasks while supporting clients to maintain independence and dignity.

The role requires driving and a valid licence, and access to a vehicle is preferred. We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and opportunities to progress within Audley’s care framework.

Qualifications

• Good level of written and oral English.
• Use of app to manage schedules and keep in contact with the care team.
• Ability to accurately complete electronic daily logs to reflect the care plans and follow any medication instructions.
• Audley Academy supports new to care with induction and care certificates.

Responsibilities

• Visiting village and community customers daily following their personal care plan.
• Provide personal care and assist with day-to-day tasks (getting in/out of bed, washing, dressing, meals, medication administration, continence care).
• Perform house duties (cooking, laundry, cleaning, ironing).
• Support clients at medical appointments and with hospital discharge when needed.
• Encourage independence in daily activities and mobility.
• Liaise with family members as required; maintain dignity and privacy.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training.

Skills

Driving license

English proficiency

Time management

Digital care logs

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Audley to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life.

Company Name: Audley

At Audley Care, we’re proud of the way we’re enriching people’s lives. How? By helping people maintain their independence in their own home and delivering exceptional care that’s best in class. The Care Assistant role offers homecare services to all our customers ranging from Health & Wellbeing activities, housekeeping, personal care, to companionship. The Care Assistants need to effectively maintain Audley’s objective to deliver high quality, compassionate care that is compliant to CQC requirements and facilitates re-enablement and support by showing Understanding, Empathy, Respect and Warmth to our customers.

What will I do?

• Visiting village & community customers daily, following their personal care plan which will include providing personal care and supporting them with day-to-day tasks.
• These could include getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing, help with dressing, assisting mealtimes and preparing drinks, preparing the administration of medication and continence care.
• House duties may include, fitness support, Health awareness programmes, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing and other housework.
• In addition, our customers require support when attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions as well as offering home from hospital support.
• Encouraging customers to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
• Liaising with family members where required.
• Respecting customers right to dignity and privacy.
• Full compliance of Safeguarding policies and behaviours.
• Attending all relevant and compulsory training to continually improve skills and understanding.
• You will be based within the community, so we would prefer for you to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• The Audley Academy will support anyone who is new to care, with a full induction programme and support with the completion of their care certificate.
• Audley will also fund the QCF level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Good level of written and oral English Use of company mobile and use of an app to manage schedules and keep in contact with the care team Ability to accurately complete electronic daily logs to reflect the care plans and follow any medication instructions Good knowledge of the local area Personal presentation and hygiene should be to a high standard including cleanliness of uniform provided and ensuring jewelry, nails and hair are in line with company policy Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively along with being adaptable where needed to meet different customer requirements Acts as a role model through impeccable customer, owner and team members service.

What can we offer you?

• Flexible working hours meaning that you’re able to carry on with commitments outside of working life.
• 45p per mile paid to cover any travel and petrol costs.
• Excellent training programme in place including mandatory training and the option to undertake your NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…

AEM Living is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

See also ‘DE&I policy/statement’ AV_CAJ