Home Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Lowestoft is looking for a motivated Home Care Assistant. The role involves providing high-quality personal care, promoting independence, and assisting with daily routines. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and must be car owners. Competitive salary at £14.50 per hour with numerous benefits including paid travel time and training programs.

Benefits

Paid travel time and mileage

Paid training program

Paid DBS

Uniform

Enhanced rates for weekends and Bank holidays

Use of a pool car

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
• Must have a car.
• Genuine desire to care for others.

Responsibilities

• Promote well-being and provide quality care to residents.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Encourage independence and support daily routines.
• Ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

Desire to care for others

Good verbal and written communication skills

Can-do attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Home Care Assistant to work in an exceptional home care service based in the Lowestoft, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers. This is an independent, family-run organisation dedicated to providing quality person-centred care to people living in their own homes and residential homes.

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
• Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
• Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
• Ensure accurate record keeping at all times

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Have a genuine desire to care for others
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to show a can-do attitude always
• Must have a car

Benefits

The successful Home Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of GBP14.50 per hour. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Paid travel time and mileage
• Paid training program
• Paid DBS
• Uniform
• Enhanced rates for weekends and Bank holidays
• Mileage paid at 25p per mile and we also pay travel time between visits
• Use of a pool car

For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.