Compassionate Home Care Assistant – Make a Difference Daily

Right at Home Reigate and Crawley; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Bonuses

Holiday entitlement

Training & progression

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Right at Home Harrogate is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our premium homecare team. You will support older people and vulnerable adults to remain safe and independent in their own homes, delivering person-centred care with dignity.

We offer competitive pay with mileage allowance, performance bonuses, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, ongoing training and clear career progression pathways, pension and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential; full training provided.
• Compassionate, reliable and person-centred approach to care.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow care plans and complete accurate records.
• Willingness to undertake training and gain relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE/NVQ/Adult Care Level 2 or 3).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Able to travel to client homes; driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred but not essential.
• Enhanced DBS check (we can support with application).

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, respectful and compassionate personal care to clients in their own homes, following agreed care plans.
• Support with daily living tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and mobility assistance.
• Assist with medication administration where trained and permitted, and follow medication procedures.
• Prepare and support mealtimes, and assist with dietary needs and hydration.
• Support clients to maintain independence, dignity and social inclusion.
• Observe, report and record changes in client wellbeing, completing accurate notes and records in line with company policy.
• Follow health and safety guidance, infection control procedures and safeguarding protocols at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the care team, relatives and healthcare professionals to deliver joined-up care.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication

Care plans

Record keeping

Willing to train

Right to work

Driving licence

Job description

Right at Home Harrogate is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our premium homecare team. You will support older people and vulnerable adults to remain safe and independent in their own homes, delivering person-centred care with dignity.

We offer competitive pay with mileage allowance, performance bonuses, 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, ongoing training and clear career progression pathways, pension and wellbeing support.