Community Care Assistant

Love In Care; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursed

Comprehensive training

Job summary

Love In Care is seeking caring, dependable people to support customers in their own homes, and occasionally in local care homes, across Leeds and Yorkshire.

You will assist children, adults and older people to stay safe, independent and comfortable, while keeping clear notes and timely updates for families and professionals. Roles are full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours/week) with pay at £12.71/hour and travel time paid at the same rate.

Qualifications

• Level 2 literacy, numeracy and IT skills with willingness to learn.
• Care experience with children, young people or adults; learning disabilities an advantage.
• Health-and-safety training and following policies and procedures.
• Safeguarding knowledge for all age groups and commitment to rules.

Responsibilities

• Personal care and medication prompts with accurate records.
• Meal prep, light housekeeping and essential shopping.
• Provide companionship, emotional support and engaging activities.
• Clear notes and timely updates to families and professionals.
• Liaise with GPs, nurses or emergency services when required.
• Work solo or with another carer, adapting to needs and routines.
• Promote independence and safe, risk-aware home care.
• Duties may vary to meet client needs and policies.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

English proficiency

Teamwork

Flexibility

Health-and-safety awareness

Risk assessment

Education

Level 2 literacy, numeracy and IT skills

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare / Caring for Vulnerable Adults

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Pay: £12.71 and the travel time is paid at the same rate

Hours: full time and part time minimum 20 hours a week

Job Description

• Love In Care is looking for caring, dependable people to support customers in their own homes, and occasionally in local care homes, throughout Leeds and Yorkshire.
• You will work with children, adults and older people, helping them stay safe, independent and comfortable.

What the role involves

• Personal care, medication prompts and safe moving & handling.
• Meal preparation, light housework and essential shopping.
• Friendly conversation and emotional support.
• Clear written notes and timely updates to families and professionals.
• Contacting GPs, district nurses or the emergency services when required.
• Working alone or alongside another carer, adapting to different needs and routines.

What you’ll bring

• Genuine empathy and patience.
• Confident spoken and written English for records and urgent calls.
• Good teamwork and the flexibility to handle varied situations.
• If you want a rewarding job that makes a difference to people of all ages and support needs, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Personal care – help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
• Medication support – give or prompt prescribed medicines and keep accurate records.
• Mobility assistance – aid safe moving and transferring, using equipment where needed.
• Meal preparation – cook nutritious meals that meet each client’s dietary needs.
• Household tasks – light cleaning, laundry and essential shopping.Companionship – offer conversation, emotional support and engaging activities.
• Record-keeping – write clear notes on care given, observations and any changes.
• Communication – liaise with families, healthcare professionals and colleagues to keep care coordinated.
• Promoting independence – encourage clients to make choices and do as much as they can for themselves.
• Safety & risk management – spot hazards in the home and act quickly to keep everyone safe.
• Duties may vary to meet individual client needs and Love In Care policies.

Skills & Experience

Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training. Please see our essential and desired experience and skill requirements below.

Essential

• Level 2 literacy, numeracy and IT skills – (or equivalent), with a willingness to keep learning.
• Care experience – Paid or voluntary, with children, young people or adults; experience of learning disabilities or special educational needs is an advantage.
• Health-and-safety awareness – Being able to complete mandatory training and follow company policies and procedures.
• Risk-assessment skills – Recognise hazards and act to safeguard customers and colleagues.
• Empathy and respect – For the rights, dignity and cultural needs of customers and fellow carers.
• Safeguarding knowledge – For children, young people and adults, and commitment to follow all rules.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car – For travel between visits (mileage reimbursed).

Desired

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or Caring for Vulnerable Adults.
• Other relevant training, e.g., Safeguarding, food hygiene, behaviour management, etc.