Community Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Community Care Assistant to provide personal and practical care services. The role requires a compassionate individual, with responsibilities including assisting clients with daily activities and promoting their well-being. Candidates with a driving license and preferably Welsh speaking are encouraged to apply. Full-time, part-time, and casual hours are available.

Benefits

Staff bonuses

Referral bonuses

Holiday pay

Flexible working

Paid mileage

Weekly pay

Additional paid holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in care or eagerness to learn.
• Driving license is essential.
• Females preferred due to client preference.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal and practical care services.
• Assist individuals with daily activities like dressing and bathing.
• Help individuals with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Promote mental and physical activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Ability to assist with mobility

Welsh speaking

Job description

Overview

We are looking for individuals with a minimum of 6 months experience in the sector, however we also accept applicants who are new to the sector and keen to thrive in a new career, driving is essential for this role. Welsh speaking is desirable.

Benefits

• Staff bonuses
• Referral bonuses
• Staff benefits
• Holiday pay
• Excellent rates of pay
• Flexible working
• Paid Mileage
• Weekly pay
• Additional paid holiday
• Two week rolling rota giving you work life balance

Pay Rates

Basic week date rate - £13

Enhanced week date rate - £13.65

Basic Weekend rate - £14

Enhanced weekend rate - £14.65

45p per mile, travel time, paid leave, enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays.

Areas Covered

Conwy, Prestatyn, Rhyl, St Asaph, Abergele

Role Summary

As a Community care assistant, you will be responsible to look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach. You should observe and promote the patient’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights and maintain good professional relationships with clients, their family and friends and other stakeholders. You should actively support other Care Workers and adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• To provide personal and practical care services for people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities.
• To assist individuals with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing, and the toilet where necessary.
• To help individuals with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of aids and personal equipment.
• To help care for individuals who are end of life.
• To promote mental and physical activity of individuals through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreation.
• Support carer respite with block packages of care.
• To read and write in log‑book records and take part in staff and individual’s meetings and in training activities as directed.

Care there is no limit to the support we can offer to those wanting to stay living in their own homes, if you are caring, compassionate and really care about making a difference, then we would love to hear from you.

Job Types

Full‑time, Part‑time contracts and casual hours / BANK available

Candidate Preference

Female candidates only due to client preference