Care Assistant

Spider Web Recruitment Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A family-run company in Southend-on-Sea is seeking dedicated Home Care Assistants to enhance the quality of life for clients at home. With flexible shift patterns, no prior experience is necessary, and comprehensive training will be provided. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a genuine desire to help others.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Statutory allowance for holidays based on hours worked

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individual.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as personal care.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create care plans.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassion

Reliability

Adaptability

Education

Willingness to undertake relevant skills training and personal development

Job description

Care Assistant –Our clients are looking for Home Care Assistants to join our community team for Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas from Shoebury to Hockley to Benfleet and everywhere in-between on a permanent basis.

Flexible Hours: Shifts available between 7am – 2pm and 4pm – 10pm Monday to Sunday, which will include 2 weekend days a month

Why this company?

This company are a family business dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for their clients. As one of the few homecare providers rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, they pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of care tailored to meet the unique needs of everyone. Founded by experienced physiotherapists, their mission is to help families navigate the complexities of care while enabling clients to maintain their independence and dignity within the comfort of their own homes.

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £12.24 per hour (£14.30 per hour after 7pm and all day at weekends)
• Holiday: Statutory allowance based on hours worked

About the role:

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those in your care. Your compassion and dedication will shine as you provide support and companionship to individuals in need whilst preserving their dignity, privacy, independence and rights. Our clients are looking for team players who can work as a lone worker or with another team member, reporting into a Care Supervisor.

It is essential for this role that you hold a driving licence and access to a car for work, as well as willingness to undertake enhanced DBS check.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Assist clients with daily living activities such as personal care, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a sense of belonging and well-being.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create and implement personalised care plans.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and communicate any changes to the care team.
• Engage clients in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities to enhance their quality of life.

About you:

As aCare Assistant, you will be a compassionate and reliable individual with a genuine desire to help others. You thrive in a team-oriented environment, demonstrating excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You possess a positive attitude, resilience, and the ability to adapt to the needs of clients. No experience? No problem, full training will be given and support for NVQ qualifications in Health Care, as long as you have the willingness to undertake relevant skills training and personal development. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact and grow within a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

If you have the relevant skills for the Care Assistant role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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