Care Assistant_Southport_T196

Home Instead; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead in Southport, United Kingdom, is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team. You will provide essential support to service users, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life with empathy and professionalism.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support. You will work with a caring team delivering person-centred care, assisting with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily tasks while upholding

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to listen actively and respond with empathy.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of service users.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and duty of care.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs.
• Reliability and punctuality with a professional approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Assist with mobility and movement using proper techniques and equipment.
• Support with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration.
• Maintain accurate, confidential records of care provided and observations.
• Communicate clearly and patiently with service users, families and colleagues.
• Assist with light housekeeping to maintain a safe, comfortable environment.
• Respond promptly to requests and escalate to senior staff when needed.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding, and infection control measures.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care delivery.
• Contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Listening actively

Confidentiality

Safeguarding

Teamwork

Physical capability

Health and safety awareness

Reliability

Flexible

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team in Southport, United Kingdom. In this role, you will provide essential support and assistance to service users, helping them maintain their independence, dignity, and quality of life. You will work as part of a caring team, delivering person-centred care with empathy and professionalism. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you support.

• Provide personal care assistance, including support with washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, whilst maintaining the dignity and privacy of service users
• Assist with mobility and movement, using appropriate manual handling techniques and equipment

• Support service users with meal preparation, feeding, and hydration as required
• Maintain accurate and confidential records of care provided and any observations regarding service user wellbeing
• Communicate clearly and patiently with service users, their families, and colleagues, ensuring all interactions are respectful and supportive
• Assist with light housekeeping and domestic tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable environment

• Respond promptly to service user requests and concerns, escalating issues to senior staff when necessary
• Adhere to health and safety protocols, safeguarding procedures, and infection control measures
• Work flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent and coordinated care delivery
• Contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

**Required:**

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to listen actively and respond with empathy
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect the dignity of all service users
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and duty of care

• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to the changing needs of service users
• Reliability and punctuality with a professional approach to work
• Basic understanding of health and safety in a care environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Physical capability to assist with personal care and mobility support

**Desirable:**

• Previous experience in a care or support setting
• First Aid certification or willingness to undertake training
• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practice in care delivery
• Experience working with specific client groups (elderly, disabled individuals, or those with complex needs)
• Understanding of manual handling and moving and assisting techniques