Community Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health organization in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Community Care Assistant to offer personalized support to clients in their homes. The role requires assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and providing companionship. Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and have at least two years of experience in domiciliary care. The position offers flexible shifts, with pay at £13.50 per hour, including travel time and mileage. This role is female-only due to client preference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in domiciliary care.
• Full UK driving licence with access to own car.
• Female only due to client preference.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Support meal preparation and light household activities.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Assist clients with mobility and medication.

Skills

Experience in domiciliary care

Personal care assistance

Meal preparation

Companionship and emotional support

Mobility assistance

Job description

As a Community Care Assistant, you will provide personalised support to individuals in their own homes.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting with personal care (washing, dressing, grooming)
• Supporting with meal preparation and light household tasks
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Assisting with mobility and medication

Areas Covered:

Southend on Sea - Shoeburyness, Westcliff, Leigh on Sea and Thorpe Bay

Visits vary from 30 minutes to 2 hours

Pay:

£13.50 per hour

Travel time and mileage

Shifts:

Shifts patterns are 8 to 10 hours per day, typically between 7am to 10pm

Mornings: 7am - 3pm

Evenings: 2pm - 10pm

Requirements:

• Full UK licence with access to own car
• Minimum 2 years experience in domiciliary care
• Female only due to client preference