Community Care Assistant

Home Instead; Allerthorpe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A homecare service provider in England is looking for a Care Assistant to help clients live independently. The role involves providing companionship, assisting with appointments, preparing meals, and performing light housekeeping. Ideal candidates should have good communication skills and a passion for caring for others. This is a rewarding position with flexible care visits, ensuring personalized attention for each client.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care services is an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate and personalized care.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients during visits.
• Accompany clients to appointments and outings.
• Prepare meals according to client preferences.
• Perform light housekeeping duties as needed.

Job description

Being a Care Assistant is a highly rewarding career where no two days are the same. With minimum 1 hour care visits and client matching, you have the time to provide high quality, person‑focused homecare. The purpose of the Care Assistant role is to help people live independently in their own homes. You will support our clients by:

• Companionship – everything from a chat over a cup of tea to playing a game of Scrabble
• Accompaniment – to appointments or a spot of shopping
• Meal preparation – a sandwich, or a home cooked meal
• Light housekeeping – a run around with the hoover or a spot of dusting