Care Assistant_Southport_T196

Home Instead; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead in Southport, United Kingdom, is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide person-centred support at clients' homes. You will help with personal care, mobility, meals, and daily activities while maintaining dignity and independence.

Applicants should demonstrate excellent communication, confidentiality, safeguarding commitment, and reliability. The role involves teamwork, flexibility, and adherence to health and safety protocols to deliver high-quality home care services.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with empathy.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect service users' dignity.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding and duty of care.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs.
• Reliable, punctual with a professional approach.
• Basic health and safety awareness in care settings.
• Team player able to work with others.
• Physical capability to assist with personal care and mobility.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care: washing, dressing, grooming, toileting.
• Assist with mobility using proper handling techniques.
• Support meal preparation, hydration, and feeding as required.
• Maintain confidential care records and observations.
• Communicate clearly with service users, families and colleagues.
• Assist with light housekeeping to keep a safe home environment.
• Respond promptly to requests, escalating to senior staff when needed.
• Adhere to health and safety, safeguarding and infection control.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive workplace culture.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Confidentiality

Duty of care

Reliability

H&S awareness

Teamwork

Physical mobility

Job description

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

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