Health Care Assistant

The Flame Lily Healthcare Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Gloucester is seeking compassionate Health Care Assistants for domiciliary care. You'll assist clients with daily living activities while promoting their dignity and well-being. Ideal candidates are empathetic, possess excellent communication skills, and are flexible in their working hours. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of £12.82, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing training and career development

Flexible working hours

24-hour support on call

Qualifications

• Experience in domiciliary care or community care is desirable.
• A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle is critical.
• Enhanced DBS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Monitor clients' conditions and report changes to healthcare professionals.
• Support individuals with mobility needs and use appropriate equipment.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Health Care Assistant (Domiciliary Care/Home Care/Community Based Support)

Position: Full-Time/Part-Time

Total Positions: 5

Average Weekly Core Hours: 14

Location: South Gloucestershire & North Somerset

Role Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to adults in the community. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality care that promotes independence, dignity, and well-being of people by providing responsive care in their homes. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, personal care, medication support, and companionship.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Assist with safe repositioning and use of mobility equipment (profiling beds, slide sheets).
• Promote and protect the dignity, privacy, and preferences of those in care. Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and promoting healthy nutrition.
• Support with medication administration in line with care plans. Help with household tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Offer companionship, dignity-focused support and emotional support, encouraging social interaction.
• Apply skin care protocols and maintain skin integrity. Work as a team for scheduled visits.
• Support individuals with mobility needs, using appropriate equipment as required.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' conditions and comfort levels to relevant healthcare professionals. Ensure compliance with care plans, safeguarding policies, and health & safety regulations.
• Provide waking night support (as needed), staying vigilant throughout.
• Support families sensitively through anticipatory grief and post-death processes (e.g., notifying DN or GP).
• Accurately record observations, actions and concerns via digital or paper logs.

Requirements

• Experience in domiciliary care, community care, supported living, mental health, learning disabilities, or behaviours that challenge is desirable.
• Knowledge of anticipatory medicines, symptom observation. A caring, patient, and empathetic nature. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to work, including availability for evenings and weekends. Enhanced DBS. A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is critical. Manual handling training and experience with equipment.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards).
• Experience supporting individuals with stomas, catheters or NG feeding.
• Experience of working with people with fluctuating capacity and on DoLS orders.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package. Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities. Supportive and friendly working environment. Opportunities to make a real difference in people's lives. We provide ongoing support in the form of supervision and appraisals.
• Flexible working across services and career growth opportunities. Online Training available.
• Help with making an application for DBS. 24-hour support on call. Training updates annually.

Average Weekly Core Hours: 14

Location: South Gloucestershire & North Somerset

Salary: £12.82 per hour