Community Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking dedicated personal care assistants in Margate, UK. The role involves supporting clients with their personal care, daily living tasks, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality person-centred care. This job offers competitive pay between £15 to £16 per hour, along with paid training and flexible working hours. Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK and complete an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

Paid training and ongoing professional development

Flexible working hours

Holiday pay and pension

Supportive team and regular supervision

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate training.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with personal care, including hygiene and dressing.
• Assist with daily living tasks such as meal preparation.
• Provide emotional and social support to clients.
• Follow and record personalized care plans accurately.
• Promote safeguarding and compliance with health policies.

Skills

Kind, compassionate, patient

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently

Reliable and punctual

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Personal Care

• Support clients with washing, bathing, showering, grooming, and oral hygiene
• Assist with dressing and undressing
• Provide safe moving and handling support (using equipment if required)
• Assist with continence care, toileting, and incontinence management
• Support with medication administration or prompting, following care plans

2. Daily Living Support

• Prepare meals and support with eating and drinking
• Support with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, bed making
• Assist with shopping, errands, or escorting to appointments
• Support with maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment

3. Emotional & Social Support

• Provide companionship, conversation, and reassurance
• Encourage social interaction, hobbies, and community involvement
• Support with cognitive stimulation, especially for those living with dementia
• Promote independence and dignity at all times

4. Care Planning & Record Keeping

• Follow personalised care plans accurately
• Record care delivered using paper or electronic systems
• Report concerns, incidents, or changes in client health/wellbeing immediately
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism

5. Safeguarding & Compliance

• Protect clients from abuse and uphold safeguarding policies
• Promote and follow infection prevention and control procedures
• Work within CQC regulations, company policies, and risk assessments
• Uphold health and safety practices at all times

Skills & Qualities

• Kind, compassionate, patient, and respectful
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively
• Committed to high-quality person-centred care
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries

Pay:

£15 to £16 per hour

Paid travel time and mileage allowance

Shifts:

Mixture of mornings and evenings

Alternate weekend availability essential

Hours are on a fixed or flexible rota

Experience & Requirements

Essential:

• Right to work in the UK
• Good written and spoken English
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK licence with access to own car

Desirable:

• Experience in elderly care or similar roles
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Moving & Handling and Medication training

Benefits

• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Flexible working hours
• Holiday pay and pension
• Supportive team and regular supervision