Compassionate Domiciliary Care Assistant - Difference

Derive Care; Newport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible working opportunities

Full induction and training

Supportive management

Career development opportunities

Team events

Rewarding role

Job summary

Derive Care Limited seeks caring, reliable Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team across Monmouth and Newport, delivering person-centred care in clients' homes and travelling between visits. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to complete training are essential. Part-time and full-time hours available, with travel between Monmouth and Cardiff/Newport.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Access to a reliable vehicle is mandatory.
• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in accordance with individual care plans.
• Support clients with personal care, dressing, bathing, toileting and continence care.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and other daily living activities.
• Support with meals, hydration and medication where trained and authorised.
• Provide companionship and encourage independence and choice.
• Assist with appropriate household tasks related to the client's wellbeing.
• Support clients with appointments, shopping and community activities where required.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' wellbeing or any safeguarding concerns.
• Maintain accurate and confidential care records.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and company procedures.
• Work professionally with clients, families, colleagues and other professionals.
• Enhanced DBS check where required.
• Satisfactory references and required pre-employment checks.

Skills

Driving licence

Vehicle access

Job description

Derive Care Limited seeks caring, reliable Domiciliary Care Assistants to join our team across Monmouth and Newport, delivering person-centred care in clients' homes and travelling between visits. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to complete training are essential. Part-time and full-time hours available, with travel between Monmouth and Cardiff/Newport.