Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd is seeking a Care Assistant to provide direct care and support to residents in line with current standards, policy and procedures within the care home.

You will work as part of the care team to deliver person-centred care, ensuring residents' needs are met with dignity and respect, while maintaining high safety and wellbeing standards and professional practice.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team with care colleagues.
• Demonstrated empathy and respect for residents is essential.
• Active listening helps in understanding residents’ needs.
• Reliability and punctuality are important for shift work.
• Basic numeracy and literacy underpin documentation and care tasks.
• Willingness to learn and develop in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to residents in line with care plans.
• Assist with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming).
• Support nutrition and hydration, including meal prep where needed.
• Assist with mobility and transfers using equipment as directed.
• Contribute to daily records and reports under supervision.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and infection control policies.
• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Support handovers and team discussions to coordinate care.
• Ensure a safe, clean environment and report hazards promptly.

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Teamwork

Empathy

Active listening

Reliability

Punctuality

Numeracy & literacy

Job description

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for providing direct care and support to residents in accordance with current best practice, agreed standards, policy and procedures, legislative requirements and relevant regulations.

You will work as part of the care team to deliver person-centred care, ensuring residents' needs are met with dignity and respect, while maintaining high standards of safety, wellbeing, and professional practice within the care home.

Delivering High Quality Care

• Provide person centred care in line with individual care plans
• Assist residents with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
• Support with nutrition and hydration, including meal preparation and feeding where required
• Assist with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment as directed
• Promote independence, dignity and choice at all times

Supporting the Care Team

• Work collaboratively with Care Assistants, Senior Carers, and other staff on shift
• Report any concerns or changes in residents' condition to senior staff promptly
• Assist with induction and support of new staff as requested
• Follow the direction of the Senior Carer or Team Leader on duty

Medication Support

• Assist with medication prompts where authorised and in line with training
• Observe and report any side effects or changes in condition following medication
• Support Senior Carers with medication rounds as directed

Care Planning and Record Keeping

• Contribute to daily records and reports under the guidance of senior staff
• Report any changes in residents' health or behaviour to senior staff or management
• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Safeguarding and Health & Safety

• Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults
• Ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment for residents
• Adhere to infection control, moving and handling, and COSHH policies
• Report accidents, incidents, and hazards appropriately

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicate respectfully with residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Participate in handover meetings and team discussions
• Support the coordination of care with external professionals

Supporting Residents' Wellbeing

• Encourage participation in social activities and engagement
• Provide emotional support and companionship
• Respect residents' cultural, religious, and personal preferences

Shift Support

• Support the smooth running of the shift under the direction of senior staff
• Ensure care delivery meets required standards
• Respond to emergencies and unexpected situations appropriately, reporting to senior staff

Working Hours and Pay Rates:

We have both full time and BANK contracts available

• Weekdays - £13 per hour
• Weekends - £14.05 per hour

Essential:

• Good communication skills
• Excellent time management
• Teamwork
• Empathy
• Active listening
• Reliability and punctuality
• Basic numeracy and literacy
• Willingness to learn and develop