Community Care Assistant

Manuella Care; Borehamwood, Walton-on-Thames, St Albans; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Flexible shifts

Community impact

Job summary

Your Care Jobs Ltd is seeking compassionate Community Care Assistants to support people in their own homes in Borehamwood and surrounding areas. You will help individuals maintain independence, dignity and wellbeing while delivering safe, person-centred care and practical support.

Role offers full training, ongoing support and flexible working opportunities based on availability, with the aim of making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives and the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing safe, respectful and person-centred care.
• Supporting with personal care including washing, dressing and toileting where required.
• Helping with meals, hydration, mobility and everyday activities.
• Supporting individuals to remain as independent as possible.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Keeping accurate care records and daily notes.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Reliability

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Training

Flexibility

Job description

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable and caring Community Care Assistants to join our team and provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to people in their own homes.

You’ll play an important role in helping individuals maintain their independence, dignity, choice and wellbeing, while providing practical and emotional support based on their individual needs.

What you’ll get

• £12.76 per hour
• Full training and ongoing support
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives
• A rewarding role within the community
• Flexible working opportunities depending on availability

What you’ll be doing

• Providing safe, respectful and person-centred care
• Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting where required
• Helping with meals, hydration, mobility and everyday activities
• Supporting individuals to remain as independent as possible
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Supporting with medication following appropriate training and company procedures
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments
• Observing and reporting any changes in a person’s health or wellbeing
• Keeping accurate care records and daily notes
• Working closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals
• Following safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient and compassionate
• Reliable and respectful
• A good communicator
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Committed to maintaining people's dignity and confidentiality
• Willing to complete all required training
• Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays where required

A minumum of 6 months experience in care is essential.

Driving is not essential for this position.