Care Assistant

1st Homecare; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Uniform provided

Wellbeing support

Training & mentoring

Pension scheme

Life cover

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Affinity Homecare is seeking caring Care Assistants to support adults in their own homes across Oswestry and surrounding areas. You will help with daily living activities, meals, medication, and companionship, delivering respectful, person-centred care.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided; an Enhanced DBS check is required. The role offers full-time and part-time permanent positions with mileage support and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; training provided.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
• A strong focus on empathy, respect and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care - assist with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Meal Preparation - prepare nutritious meals per dietary needs.
• Administration of Medication - ensure timely intake of prescribed meds.
• Housekeeping - light cleaning, laundry and tidying living spaces.
• Emotional Support and Companionship - provide engagement and conversation.
• Transportation - assist clients to appointments and social activities.
• Health Monitoring - report changes to health to appropriate professionals.
• Documentation - keep accurate daily logs and incident reports.
• Advocacy - support clients’ rights and dignity.

Skills

Honest

Good Communicator

Strong Values

Flexible

Passionate

Reliable

Caring

Inclusive

Job description

Care Assistant

Care in the community - covering Oswestry, Much Wenlock, Dorrington and Pontesbury
£12.71 per hour weekdays
£12.96 per hour on weekends

Full-time and Part Time hours - Permanent

Affinity Homecare, a specialist provider of personalised homecare support to adults over the age of 18 in their own homes, operating throughout Shrewsbury, Shropshire area. We provide a range of care and support services for vulnerable adults.

We’re seeking to recruit some great newcare assistants; people with the right values and attitude to work in our care service – could this be you?

About the role:

At Affinity Homecare we treat our people with the same respect, care and consideration that we show to the people we support.

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. As a care at home support worker, you will provide support with:

• Personal Care- Assist clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing,grooming, and toileting.
• Meal Preparation- Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
• Administration of Medication- Ensure clients take prescribed medications at the correct times.
• Housekeeping - perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and tidying living spaces.
• Emotional Support and Companionship - Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful activities and conversations
• Transportation - Assist clients with transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities
• Health Monitoring - Monitor and report any changes in clients' health, behaviour, or needs to healthcare professionals or family members.
• Documentation - Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily logs and incident reports
• Advocacy - Advocate for the rights and needs of clients, ensuring their well-being and dignity.

About you

Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right attitude and behaviours to match our own! You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications to get started – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker.

Above all we want someone that can show:

• Ability to understand and share the feelings of clients, providing emotional support and understanding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to remain patient and calm, especially in challenging situations.
• Meticulous in observing clients' conditions and maintaining accurate records.
• Quick thinking and resourcefulness to address clients' needs and solve issues as they arise.
• Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure all clients receive the care they need.
• Adaptability to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and handle varying client needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other care workers, healthcare professionals, and family members.
• Respect and understanding of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, providing culturally sensitive care.
• Basic knowledge of healthcare technology and ability to use tools and equipment relevant to care work.
• Respect for clients' privacy and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.

Why Join Us?

• Mileage paid at 30p per mile
• Full uniform provided
• Wellbeing support for all staff
• Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job - develop professionally through training, mentoring, and a strong support network
• An employer contributory pension scheme
• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment

In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:

• £10,000 Life cover
• A free Employee Assistance Programme (including a medical helpline, telephone and face-to-face counselling, debt, financial and legal information)
• A reward gateway with access to discounted goods and services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• A financial wellbeing scheme
• Refer a Friend Incentive Bonus (terms and conditions apply)

We are keen to recruit someone with the right values and behaviours who can help us to ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do these are:

Respect – Honesty – Responsibility – Excellence

If you can circle 6 or more of the skills below, then you could be the person we are looking for:

Honest - Good Communicator - Strong Values – Flexible - Passionate - Self Motivated - Reliable - Caring - Inclusive

Please note that initial contact with applicants will usually be by email, so please check all of your email folders regularly, including your junk mail folders.

Affinity Homecare are an equal opportunities employer. We seek to recruit, train and promote the best person for the job, to make full use of the talents and resources of all our people and to craft a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, victimisation and harassment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.