Health Care Worker

Everlasting Arms3327 Care; Maldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Maldon seeks a compassionate Care Assistant to support clients in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, mobility assistance, and companionship. The role requires empathy, patience, and the ability to adapt to individual needs. Flexible shifts cover early mornings, evenings, and weekends, with travel compensated if you drive. Essential skills include strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must be a driver and own a car.
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual needs.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Support with mobility using aids.
• Help with nutrition and medication administration.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Client's homes across Maldon, Essex and designated areas

Reports to: Registered Manager or Care Coordinator

Essential: Must be a driver and own a car

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care Support: Assist with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming and continence care.
• Mobility Support: Use appropriate aids (hoists, walking frames, etc.) to help with mobility.
• Oral & Skin Care: Help with oral hygiene and skin care routines.
• Nutrition & Medication: Prepare and serve meals/snacks according to dietary needs, support eating and drinking (especially where swallowing difficulties exist) and administer medication safely in line with care plans and training.
• Emotional & Social Wellbeing: Offer companionship and emotional support, encourage participation in hobbies, activities, and community engagement, and respect cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences.
• Household Tasks: Perform light cleaning, laundry and tidying, support with shopping and errands, and maintain a safe and hygienic environment.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Record observations and changes in health or behaviour, report safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly, and maintain accurate daily logs and care notes (e.g. via Birdie or Nourish).

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Empathy, patience, and strong communication.
• Ability to follow care plans and adapt to individual needs.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Willingness to travel between clients' homes.

Training & Compliance

• Mandatory induction and ongoing CPD (e.g. dementia care, safeguarding, manual handling).
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety, GDPR, and infection control protocols.

Working Hours & Conditions

Flexible shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Lone working in clients' homes.

Travel time and mileage may be compensated depending on whether you drive and own a car.