Care Assistant

PerCurra Ltd; Wickford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading domiciliary care company in Wickford seeks compassionate individuals to join their team as domiciliary care assistants. In this role, you'll provide essential support to clients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and safety. Training is provided, and the role offers opportunities for career progress and benefits including a company pension and flexitime.

Benefits

Company pension

Holiday pay

Flexitime

Free parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills.
• A valid license is required for traveling.
• A compassionate nature with a desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Support individuals in maintaining independence.
• Implement and follow personalized care plans.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

IT familiarity

Job description

Job Description

Are you naturally caring and want to make a difference in people’s lives?

We'd love for you to join our dedicated local care team, as a domiciliary care assistant. We are seeking compassionate individuals to join our team. You will provide essential support to our clients in their own homes ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being are paramount. Your contributions will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for the elderly and vulnerable in our community.

At PerCurra, we’re dedicated to providing exceptional care for our clients, allowing them to live the life they choose.

We are a reputable, domiciliary care company with a 'GOOD' CQC rating'

We cover Chelmsford, Billericay, Ingatestone, Brentwood,,d and surrounding areas. All the Carers will be expected to cover all locations. You will also be paid for travel time and mileage.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation.
• Support individuals in maintaining their independence and dignity while providing companionship.
• Implement and follow care plans tailored to each client's needs, ensuring that all requirements are met effectively.
• Communicate clearly with clients and families.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress as per preferred outcomes.
• Drive to clients’ homes as required, ensuring timely arrival for scheduled visits.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations while maintaining a clean and safe environment for clients.
  
  

Skills

• Proficient in English with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and team members.
• Previous experience in a home care setting is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with IT systems for record-keeping and communication purposes is beneficial.
• Ability to understand and implement care plans accurately.
• A valilicensece is required for the role to travel between locations. (Essential)
• A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others is essential for success in this role.
  
  

We offer

• Introduction and training: Get started with confidence through our free induction and training program.
• Company pension and holiday pay.
• Career progression: Opportunities to complete higher-level qualifications.
  
  

Weekly Schedule

• Mornings 0700-1600
• Evenings 1600-2300
• Alternate weekends working (essential)
  
  

FAST TRACK interviews are available, and if successful, you will start as soon as possible... subject to references and DBS.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we care for!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
  
  

Physical Setting

• Homecare