Community Care Assistant

Newcross Healthcare Solutions; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Portsmouth is seeking a Community Care Assistant. This role involves providing personalized support to clients, promoting their independence while ensuring comfort and dignity. Candidates should have at least six months of care experience, empathy, and a valid UK driving license. The company offers perks such as same-day pay access, unlimited training for skill enhancement, and referral bonuses. If you're passionate about transforming lives through care, we encourage you to apply today.

Benefits

Same day Pay

Long term Bookings

Unlimited Training

Referral Bonus

Welcome Gift and Uniform

Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Empathy, integrity, respect, and teamwork are essential qualities.
• Experience with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding and epilepsy management is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients.
• Assist with medication and promote client independence.
• Offer companionship and live-in care for those in need.
• Deliver specialist clinical care for clients with complex needs.
• Support clients during palliative and end-of-life care.

Skills

Empathy

Integrity

Respect

Teamwork

Communication

Education

At least 6 months of paid professional care experience

Understanding of verbal and written English

Job description

Overview

Community Care Assistant - Portsmouth

Pay: £13.97 - £16.69 per hour
Shifts: Friday 19:00 - 21:15

We are looking for an exceptional Community Care Assistant to join the Newcross team in Portsmouth and be part of a supportive and rewarding environment where your contributions truly matter.

Your Role: Supporting Independence, Enriching Lives

As a Community Care Worker, you will provide life enhancing, person centred care to people within their own homes in Swansea. Your compassion and dedication will help people live safely, with dignity and independence in their own homes.

This care package requires experience with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) feeding, epilepsy. 2:1 Support with bathing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Personal care and support: Assisting with daily routines to promote comfort and wellbeing
• Companionship: Offering warmth, kindness and a friendly face
• Live in care: Providing round the clock care for those who need it most
• Promoting independence: Encouraging clients to live fulfilled lives with autonomy
• Medication support: Safe, timely administration of medication
• Specialist clinical care: Supporting clients with complex needs confidently and competently
• Palliative and end of life care: Providing compassionate care during life's most sensitive moments

What we're looking for:

• At least 6 months of paid professional care experience (or personal care experience in the UK)
• Confidence supporting individuals with limited mobility
• A valid driving licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• The right to work in the UK
• Experience with complex care is preferred but not essential, full training provided
• Registration: Applicants in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland will require the relevant registration (e.g. SSSC, SCW, NISSC). Not applicable in England.
• Ability to understand both verbal and written English to follow care plans and communicate effectively
• Qualities: Empathy, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork and the ability to deliver exceptional care

Your Newcross Benefits:

• Same day Pay: Instantly access up to 50% of your earnings after each shift
• Long term Bookings: Consistent hours, working with the same clients for stronger relationships
• Unlimited Training: 400+ CPD accredited courses through FuturU to help you grow your skills
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £500 for every friend you refer
• Welcome Gift and Uniform: Receive a free uniform and welcome box when you join
• Perks at Work: 30,000+ discounts on retail, tech, travel and more

Join Us and Help Transform Lives

At Newcross Healthcare, we believe great care begins with people who care. That is why we empower you with smart technology, 24/7 support and a team that values you. You will have the freedom to deliver care that is guided by integrity, respect, empathy and teamwork, because great care is never delivered alone.

Ready to make a lasting impact? Apply today and help shape brighter futures in Portsmouth.

If this advert states male or female only, it is due to a genuine occupational requirement. If you do not meet this requirement, please review our other vacancies.

Newcross Healthcare offers permanent employment in temporary locations with both full-time and part-time hours available, subject to availability.