Community Care Assistant

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support services provider is seeking dedicated community support workers in Exmouth to assist individuals in maintaining their independence at home. The role involves personal care, meal preparation, and accompanying service users to appointments. Candidates should be compassionate, reliable, and possess a valid UK driver's license. Full training is provided, making it suitable for both experienced and trainee applicants.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Mileage and travel time paid

Staff accommodation

Company cars

Team building events

Qualifications

• Compassionate and reliable individuals are essential.
• Experience in caring for others is a plus but not mandatory.
• Drivers must have a valid UK license.

Responsibilities

• Assist service users with personal hygiene tasks.
• Administer medications accurately and on time.
• Support with meal preparation and feeding.
• Help with household tasks to maintain a safe environment.
• Accompany service users to appointments and events.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Driving

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit community support workers to help individuals maintain their independence and quality of life in their own homes. We welcome applications from both experienced and trainee carers.

Important: You must have the existing right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Package:

• £12.77ph weekdays and £13.03ph weekends.
• Comprehensive training and career development.
• Supportive and rewarding work environment.
• Mileage and travel time paid.
• Staff accommodation and company cars.
• Team building events.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting service users with a range of personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing, showering, dressing, and toileting, ensuring their dignity and comfort are maintained.
• Accurate and timely administration of prescribed medications, following strict protocols and record-keeping procedures.
• Support with meal preparation, ensuring service users have access to nutritious food and assisting with feeding when necessary.
• Helping with household tasks, such as light cleaning, laundry, and shopping, to maintain a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Accompanying service users to appointments, social events, and recreational activities, promoting their independence and social inclusion.

Requirements:

• Compassionate and reliable individuals.
• Experience caring for others, either in a paid or voluntary capacity would be helpful but not essential as full training given.
• Drivers with a valid UK license.
• Availability for alternate weekends and shift work.
• A passion for helping others.