Healthcare Assistant

SilverOak Homecare; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in the West Midlands is seeking compassionate caregivers to provide personal-centred care and support for individuals in their own homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care tasks, administering medication, and providing companionship. Training will be provided for those with no prior experience. This role is essential for helping individuals maintain their independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Desirable previous care experience or qualifications.
• Full training is usually provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as washing and dressing.
• Support with meal preparation and hydration.
• Administer medication as per care plans.
• Carry out light household duties.
• Offer companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor and report changes in health conditions.
• Promote dignity and privacy.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Patience

Education

NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Provide person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support.
• Support with meal preparation, hydration, and feeding where required.
• Prompt or administer medication in line with care plans and training.
• Carry out light household duties including cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Offer companionship, emotional support, and reassurance to reduce isolation and promote wellbeing.
• Monitor and record any changes in service users’ health or circumstances, reporting concerns to senior staff or healthcare professionals.
• Promote dignity, privacy, and choice at all times.
• Work in partnership with families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals to deliver consistent and effective care.
• Demonstrate compassion, patience, and good communication skills in every aspect of care.

Qualifications

Desirable but not essential: previous care experience or qualifications (e.g., NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care); full training is usually provided.