Care Assistant (Car Driver Essential) (Adult Social Care)

Radfield Home Care; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider is seeking Home Care Assistants in Shrewsbury. The role includes assisting clients with personal care needs, providing companionship, and ensuring a high standard of hygiene. Flexible full-time and part-time positions are available, with competitive pay rates and extensive training provided. Ideal candidates will possess a driving license and be caring individuals who are self-motivated and physically capable of performing the job duties.

Benefits

Paid mileage

Paid training

6 weeks' paid holiday

Company pension entitlement

Free uniform

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a driving license and access to your own car.
• Ability to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work.
• Physically able to handle various tasks.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care needs while respecting their dignity.
• Help clients with mobility problems and physical disabilities.
• Provide companionship and assist with household tasks.
• Prepare meals and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Good communication

Team player

Caring and patient

Self-motivated

Physically able

Job description

DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN CAR ARE ESSENTIAL

We are a 'Living Wage Employer' looking for caring individuals who live in and around the Shrewsbury area to join our friendly and supportive home care team. We have flexible FULL TIME and PART TIME permanent Home Care Assistant positions available.

Pay rate £11.00 - £12.00 per hour (base pay including travel time) PLUS paid mileage, PLUS paid training.

Our Home Care Workers work in clients' own homes and provide services such as companionship, taking clients out and about, medication support, and dementia care.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Premium hourly rates and additional mileage pay
• 6 weeks' paid holiday per year
• Access to first-class induction training and a commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Company pension entitlement and sick pay scheme
• Free uniform
• Free comprehensive induction training and ongoing support
• Fantastic career progression
• Star of the month rewards
• Be valued for the work you do
• Opportunity to make a difference in the local community
• Opportunity to be part of the respected, trusted and high-quality Radfield home care brand
• Chance to be part of a values-based family business

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A good communicator
• An active team player but also able to work on own initiative
• Caring, patient and sensitive to the needs of others and to the sick or infirm
• Self-motivated, organised and flexible
• Mentally able to cope with the demands of domiciliary care work which can be stressful and involve dealing with bereavement and challenging behaviour
• Physically able to cope with the demands of being a Home Care Worker which involves bending, lifting, stretching, kneeling, crouching, using small stepladders, walking, getting up and downstairs & manual dexterity

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of our clients in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence
• To assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet
• To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence to use and look after aids and personal equipment
• To give our clients companionship, helping them with getting out and about from the house
• To undertake light household tasks, for example, making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming
• To assist with washing clothes and ironing if requested
• To prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area
• To read and write reports, and take part in staff and client meetings and training activities as directed
• To maintain the highest standards of hygiene at all times and use personal protective equipment provided
• To comply with the agency's guidelines and policies at all times
• To report to the office any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client
• To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible