Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care provider as a Care Assistant, supporting clients with personal and social needs. Responsibilities include companionship, personal care, and health monitoring. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career progression in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhanced weekend rates

Paid training and development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Career progression

Pension and discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• No prior social care experience required.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid driving license and access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care, hygiene, and grooming.
• Manage medication and observe health conditions.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Resilience

Job description

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Job Description

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients with a range of personal and social needs. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Companionship: Providing friendly engagement to prevent loneliness through conversations, activities, and outings.
2. Personal Care: Assisting with hygiene, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and privacy.
3. Medication Management: Collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and helping with medication administration as per care plans.
4. Nutrition and Mealtimes: Preparing nutritious meals, considering dietary needs, and assisting with feeding.
5. Housekeeping: Keeping the client's home clean, tidy, and comfortable.
6. Mobility Assistance: Supporting safe movement, transfers, and using mobility aids.
7. Health Monitoring: Observing and reporting changes in physical or mental health conditions.
8. Social Inclusion: Encouraging participation in community activities and maintaining social connections.
9. Emotional Support: Offering empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear to clients experiencing distress.
10. Documentation: Keeping accurate records of care provided and any incidents.
11. Safety and Emergency Response: Ensuring a safe environment and responding appropriately to emergencies.
12. Collaboration: Working effectively with healthcare professionals, family, and team members.

Qualifications

No prior social care experience is required! We value compassion, resilience, eagerness to learn, and excellent communication skills. You should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Possess a valid driving license and access to a vehicle, especially for rural areas.

Additional Benefits

Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive pay, including enhanced rates for weekends and holidays.
• Paid training and development opportunities.
• Flexible working hours, part-time and full-time roles.
• Career progression within the UK's largest care provider.
• Additional perks like pension, discounts, and referral bonuses.

If you're ready to make a difference and embark on a rewarding career in care, apply today!