Community Care Assistant

Prestige Nursing Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Blue light card

Holiday pay

Zero-hour contract

Job summary

Prestige Nursing & Care Bath is seeking a compassionate Community Care Assistant to support an elderly autistic gentleman at home in Bath. You will accompany him to church, museums and concerts, promoting independence and wellbeing through person‑centred care.

The role requires a driver with own car, and a commitment to building trust with the client and his local community.

Qualifications

• Driving licence and own car - essential.
• Experience supporting autistic individuals or similar needs.
• A patient, empathetic, person centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability and a commitment to building trust.
• Willingness to support community activities such as church, museums and concerts.

Responsibilities

• Accompany and support our client to promote independence, wellbeing and confidence.
• Assist in accessing and engaging in local community activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Own car

Experience with autistic individuals

Patient-centered approach

Strong communication

Reliability

Community engagement

Job description

Community Care Assistant

Bath

£13.20 - £13.59 per hour

Day shifts available

Due to client requirements we require a driver for this role

About Prestige Nursing & Care Bath:

Our Bath branch are all long serving and have a vast knowledge of the area and our client base. Our purpose is to provide high quality, community-based specialist home care and support. We aim to work together to achieve the goals of each of our varying clients, and to make a difference in their lives.

What we are looking for :

We are seeking a compassionate and person centred support worker to assist an elderly autistic gentleman in accessing and engaging in his local community – enjoying the activities he values most. These include attending church, listening to music, exploring art, visiting museums, and going to concerts.

In this role, you will accompany and support our client in a way that promotes his independence, well being, and confidence, enabling him to thrive.

Requirements :

• Driving licence and own car - essential


• Experience supporting autistic individuals or people with similar needs


• A patient, empathetic, and person centred approach


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Reliability and a commitment to building trust


• Willingness to support community based activities such as church, museums, and concerts

What we offer:

• £13.20 - £13.59 - per hour


• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions, eLearning courses & shadow shifts


• We offer the flexibility of a zero-hour contract.


• Work with our own clients


• Pension scheme


• Blue light card


• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes


• Continued professional development to support you & your career


• Holiday pay


• Employee Assistance line - available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff


• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support

In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake Enhanced DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines for this role and safer recruitment best practice.

Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines.

All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference.

You may be asked to provide your employment details through HMRC.