Community Care Assistant

Paladins Care Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gross pay £11.44/hr

Full-time hours

28 days paid holidays (pro rata)

Training and development

Accommodation available

Job summary

Paladins Care Limited is seeking a Community Care Assistant in Luton to provide in-home support for elderly and disabled clients. The role includes personal care, meals, housekeeping, medication administration, and emotional support.

The position offers full-time hours (37.5 per week) with gross pay of £11.44 per hour, plus 28 days paid holidays (pro rata), training, and optional accommodation (charges apply). Female applicants only in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Caring and compassionate nature.
• Driving Licence: confident driver, willing to travel between service users’ homes.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: assisting with dressing, bathing, and toileting.
• Household Tasks: light cleaning and home upkeep.
• Meal Preparation: preparing light meals and assisting at mealtimes.
• Medication Administration: administering medication and maintaining records.
• Emotional Support: building relationships, providing companionship, and promoting independence.

Skills

Previous experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Unity developer vacancy in Luton England

Attention! This vacancy is temporarily suspended!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a meaningful difference in people's lives? We are seeking a Community Care Assistant to provide essential care and support for elderly and disabled individuals in their homes.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Community Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Personal Care: Assisting service users with dressing, undressing, bathing, and toileting in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Household Tasks: Making and changing beds, light cleaning, and helping with the general upkeep of their homes.
• Meal Preparation: Preparing light meals and assisting service users at mealtimes if required.
• Medication Administration: Administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Emotional Support: Building positive relationships with service users, offering emotional support, companionship, and helping them maintain independence in their daily lives.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills: in English (both written and spoken).
• Caring and compassionate nature: Genuine passion for helping others.
• Driving Licence: Must be a confident driver, holding a valid driver's licence and willing to travel between service users’ homes.

What We Offer:

• Gross Pay: £11.44 per hour.
• Full-time hours: minimum 37.5 hours per week.
• Paid Holidays: 28 days of paid leave (pro rata).
• Training and Development: Ongoing professional development and the chance to earn additional qualifications.
• Accommodation: Optional accommodation (charges apply).

Note: This position is open to female applicants only, in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9.