Community Care Assistant

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Ferndown; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mileage reimbursement for car drivers

Travel time paid

Ongoing supervision

Supportive working environment

Permanent employment

Zusammenfassung

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Community Care Assistant to support individuals in their own homes across Ferndown and the surrounding areas. This full-time, permanent role offers £13.50 per hour.

You will provide personal care, assist with daily living, meals, medication support where trained, and companionship, helping clients maintain independence with dignity. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Holds a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Passion for helping others.
• Reliable, compassionate and responsible.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to delivering high standards of person-centred care.
• Previous care experience is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Supporting individuals with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Preparing meals and assisting with nutrition and hydration.
• Supporting medication where trained and authorised.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging independence and respecting individual choices.
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns.
• Maintaining accurate care records.

Kenntnisse

Driving licence

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Care experience preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Community Care Assistant – Ferndown & Surrounding Areas

£13.50 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent

Are you a caring, reliable and compassionate individual looking for a rewarding career in community care?

We are recruiting Community Care Assistants to join an established care provider supporting individuals in their own homes across Ferndown and the surrounding areas.

A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential for this position.

The Role

As a Community Care Assistant, you will provide practical and personal care to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Supporting individuals with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Preparing meals and assisting with nutrition and hydration.
• Supporting medication where trained and authorised.
• Providing companionship and emotional support.
• Encouraging independence and respecting individual choices.
• Monitoring wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns.
• Maintaining accurate care records.

Hours & Shift Patterns

Full-time contracts of 37.5 hours per week, with additional hours available.

• Morning shifts: 7am–12pm.
• Lunchtime shifts: 12pm–2pm.
• Evening shifts: 6pm–10pm.
• Weekend rota: One weekend on, one weekend off.

What's on Offer?

£13.50 per hour.

• Permanent employment with full-time hours available.
• Additional hours available.
• One weekend on and one weekend off.
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible car drivers.
• Travel time paid for eligible staff.
• Ongoing team support and regular supervision.
• A supportive working environment where employees are valued.

About You

• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle (essential).
• Have a genuine passion for helping others.
• Are reliable, compassionate and responsible.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Are committed to delivering high standards of person-centred care.
• Have previous care experience, although transferable experience may also be considered.

Location: Ferndown and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Pay: £13.50 per hour