Compassionate Home Care Worker - Independent Visits

Care in Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Care in Kent is seeking kind, reliable and caring people to join our Ashford Community Care Team. As a Community Care Worker, you'll support people to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes, with visits ranging from 30 minutes to longer sessions, depending on individual needs.

Visits may include personal care, meals, mobility support, shopping, light household tasks, companionship and monitoring wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Personal care - washing, showering, dressing, continence care and supporting people with their daily routines
• Medication support - prompting, assisting or administering medication in line with training and the client's care plan
• Meals & nutrition - preparing meals, drinks and encouraging good nutrition and hydration
• Shopping & errands
• Light household tasks
• Supporting mobility and independence
• Companionship & emotional support - a friendly chat and a cuppa can brighten someone's day
• Monitoring wellbeing - noticing changes or concerns and communicating these to the team
• Community support - helping clients get out and about, attend appointments or enjoy activities that matter to them

Job description

Care in Kent is seeking kind, reliable and caring people to join our Ashford Community Care Team. As a Community Care Worker, you'll support people to live safely, comfortably and independently in their own homes, with visits ranging from 30 minutes to longer sessions, depending on individual needs.

Visits may include personal care, meals, mobility support, shopping, light household tasks, companionship and monitoring wellbeing.