Community Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in homecare is seeking passionate care assistants to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on delivering personalized, one-on-one care to clients in their homes, ensuring they receive the support they need for a better quality of life. The company prides itself on its commitment to community care and offers a flexible work environment with a variety of shifts. With opportunities for professional development and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a caring organization that values its staff and clients alike.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Free DBS check

Weekly Pay

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance line

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity schemes

Continued professional development

Refer a friend bonus

Blue light card

Qualifications

• Dedicated and passionate care assistants needed for one-to-one client support.
• Ability to build positive relationships with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, specialised care in clients' homes.
• Manage medication and provide personal and emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Medication Management

Personal Care

Emotional Support

Education

Care Certificate (preferred)

Job description

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Chingford branch prides itself on the care they deliver in and around the community, with colleagues and clients having been with us for over 15 years! Whilst our branch is situated in the lovely village of Chingford, much of our work is in and around our towns and villages within the area. We offer a variety of care services; however, we do pride ourselves on the excellent support and care we deliver to our clients, specialising in homecare and complex care.

What our clients are looking for

Our clients are looking for dedicated and passionate care assistants to join our care and support team. You will work delivering person-centred, specialised care to your clients in their own homes on a one-to-one basis. This will enable you to maintain a clinical and supportive overview of your client.

We are looking for care assistants who can build positive relationships with a range of clients and their families as we understand the importance that we play in their lives.

As much as this is preferred, we do offer an excellent care certificate training programme for anyone who is new to care.

Your role will include

• Medication management and administration
• Help around the house
• Personal care
• Continence care
• General emotional support

What we offer

• A variety of shifts to suit your lifestyle
• We offer the flexibility of either a zero-hour contract or contracted hours, whichever suits your lifestyle the most.
• You will be paid the National Minimum Wage for all attended training sessions and shadow shifts.
• Work with our own clients, no agency work.
• Blue light card
• Free DBS check
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption schemes
• Continued professional development to support you & your career
• Weekly Pay
• Holiday Pay
• Refer a friend with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money – T&C’s apply
• Employee Assistance line – available 24/7 and fully confidential for our staff
• Support from your local branch team and out of hours support.
• A full UK driver’s licence & your own vehicle is a requirement
• Good professional and personal references

Want to find out how you can make life better for yourself and the people you care for?

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. 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.

As a Company, we are unable to provide Sponsorship for overseas candidates. Applicants must have proof of right to work in the UK. It is a requirement to provide an overseas police check dated within the last 3 months of being in the UK if you have lived outside of the UK for longer than a year in the last 5 years.